1815
Battle of Waterloo
Ireland
Battle of Waterloo — On June 18, 1815, British-led forces under the command of the Duke of Wellington, who was born in Dublin, achieve a decisive victory over Napoleon Bonaparte’s …
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Ireland
1815
Ensign Ewart captured the French Ensign at the Battle of Waterloo.
Ireland
Ensign Ewart captured the French Ensign at the Battle of Waterloo. This June 18, 1815 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1815
William Reeves, Church of Ireland bishop, is born in Charleville, Co. Cork
Ireland
William Reeves (16 March 1815 – 12 January 1892) was an Irish antiquarian and the Church of Ireland Bishop of Down, Connor and Dromore from 1886 until his death. He was the last …
1815
Daniel O'Connell, having kills Norcot d'Esterre in a duel fought on this date
Ireland
Daniel O’Connell, an influential Irish political leader known for his efforts to secure Catholic emancipation and repeal of the Act of Union between Ireland and Great …
1816
Benjamin Woodward, architect, is born in Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Ireland
Benjamin Woodward (16 November 1816 – 15 May 1861) was an Irish architect who, in partnership with Sir Thomas Newenham Deane, designed a number of buildings in Dublin, Cork and …
1816
Sir Richard Quain, physician to Queen Victoria, is born in Mallow, Co. Cork
Ireland
Sir Richard Quain, physician to Queen Victoria, is born in Mallow, Co. Cork. This October 30, 1816 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1816
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy is born in Co. Monaghan
Ireland
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy is born in Co. Monaghan. This April 12, 1816 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1816
Birth of Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, nationalist, in Monaghan
Ireland
Birth of Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, nationalist, in Monaghan. This April 10, 1816 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1816
Sir Frederick Burton, painter, is born in Corofin, Co. Clare
Ireland
Sir Frederick Burton, painter, is born in Corofin, Co. Clare. This April 8, 1816 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1816
Frances Browne, writer, is born in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
Ireland
Frances Browne, the Irish poet and writer, was born in Stranorlar, County Donegal, on January 16, 1816. She is known for her literary contributions, which include poems, novels, …
1817
Admiral William Bligh Cornishman of Mutiny on the Bounty fame, died
Ireland
Vice-Admiral William Bligh FRS (9 September 1754 – 7 December 1817) was a British officer in the Royal Navy and a colonial administrator. He is best known for the mutiny on HMS …
1817
William Sadler, 1st balloon crossing of the Irish Sea
Ireland
James Sadler (February 1753 – 28 March 1828) was the first English balloonist, as well as a chemist and pastry chef. Crossing the Irish Sea Sadler makes the first balloon crossing …