1760
Richard Polwhele, a Cornish historian was born
England
Richard Polwhele, a Cornish historian and poet, was indeed born in 1760. He is known for his works in the fields of history, literature, and antiquarian studies. Polwhele was a …
Celtic history archive
England
1768
Oliver Goldsmiths, The Good-Natured Boy is first performed at Londons Covent Garden
England
Oliver Goldsmith, a notable writer and playwright of the 18th century, is best known for his works such as “The Vicar of Wakefield,” “She Stoops to …
1799
Income Tax introduced in England
England
The introduction of income tax in England occurred in the late 18th century, primarily in response to the financial needs of the British government during a time of war. Here are …
1800
The British Act of Union is passed
England
The British Act of Union is passed. This July 2, 1800 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with England.
1800
William Pitt, the younger, Prime Minister of Britain, advocates the union of Britain and Ireland
England
William Pitt the Younger, who became the youngest Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1783 at the age of 24, played a pivotal role in advocating for the union of Great Britain and …
1816
Charlotte Bronte, author of Jane Eyre, is born
England
Charlotte Brontë (21 April 1816 – 31 March 1855) was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood and whose novels became …
1819
John Couch Adams FRS, British mathematician and astronomer, born
England
John Couch Adams (born June 5, 1819, Laneast, Cornwall, Eng.—died Jan. 21, 1892, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire) was a British mathematician and astronomer, one of two people who …
1820
Leonard McNally, lawyer and English informer, dies
England
Leonard McNally, lawyer and English informer, dies. This February 13, 1820 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with England.
1821
Sir Richard Francis Burton, adventurer, writer, swordsman, scholar and explorer, born
England
Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS ( 19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) was a British explorer, writer, orientalist scholar, and soldier. He was famed for his travels and …
1831
Walter Hawken Tregellas, born
England
Walter Hawken Tregellas (10 July 1831 – 28 May 1894) was a British writer of historical, biographical and other works. He was also a professional draughtsman. Tregellas was the …
1832
Capt. Charles Boycott, despised English estate manager in Ireland, born
England
Captain Charles Cunningham Boycott, the English land agent in Ireland whose name became synonymous with ostracism, was born on March 12, 1832, in Norfolk, England. Boycott worked …
1841
King Edward VII, was born
England
Edward VII (Albert Edward; 9 November 1841 – 6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 22 January 1901 until his death in …