1579
James fitz Maurice FitzGerald lands forces in Dingle
Ireland
James fitz Maurice FitzGerald (died 1579), called “fitz Maurice”, was captain-general of Desmond while Gerald FitzGerald, 14th Earl of Desmond, was detained in England …
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Ireland
1580
Birth of Robert Gordon of Straloch, Aberdeen, cartographer and rescuer of Thomas Ports original maps.
Ireland
Birth of Robert Gordon of Straloch, Aberdeen, cartographer and rescuer of Thomas Ports original maps. This September 14, 1580 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1581
George Buchan, humanist, poet, historian and tutor of King James VI, died.
Ireland
George Buchan, humanist, poet, historian and tutor of King James VI, died. This September 28, 1581 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1581
James Douglas, Scottish inventor of the guillotine (the Maiden), guillotined.
Ireland
James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (c. 1525 - June 02, 1581), was the last, and arguably the most successful, of the four regents of Scotland during the minority of King James VI. …
1581
James Douglas,, 4th Earl of Morton, beheaded in Edinburgh Grassmarket, accused of the murder of Lord Darnley.
Ireland
James Douglas,, 4th Earl of Morton, beheaded in Edinburgh Grassmarket, accused of the murder of Lord Darnley. This June 2, 1581 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1581
James Ussher, scholar and Archbishop of Armagh and Dublin is born
Ireland
James Ussher, also known as James Ussher (or Usher), was born on January 04, 1581. He was an Irish archbishop and scholar known for his work on chronology and biblical studies. …
1582
Pope Gregory reforms the calendar introduced by Julius Caesar in 45BCE
Ireland
On 15 October 1582, Pope Gregory XIII enacts a major reform of the Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BCE. To correct the calendar’s drift with respect to the solar …
1582
James VI abducted and taken to the Castle of Ruthven by the Earls of Mar and Gowrie the so-called Ruthven Raid.
Ireland
James VI abducted and taken to the Castle of Ruthven by the Earls of Mar and Gowrie the so-called Ruthven Raid. This August 22, 1582 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1582
James Crichton of Eliock, Died
Ireland
James Crichton, known as the Admirable Crichton (19 August 1560 – 3 July 1582), was a Scottish polymath noted for his extraordinary accomplishments in languages, the arts, and …
1582
University of Edinburgh founded.
Ireland
University of Edinburgh founded. This April 14, 1582 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1582
Pope Gregory XIII announces the new Gregorian calendar, replacing the Julian calendar
Ireland
Pope Gregory XIII announces the new Gregorian calendar, replacing the Julian calendar. This February 24, 1582 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1583
James VI (aged, 8) escaped from Castle Ruthven.
Ireland
James VI (aged, 8) escaped from Castle Ruthven. This June 27, 1583 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.