1740
Joseph Stock, bishop and author, is born in Dublin
Ireland
Joseph Stock, born on December 22, 1740, in Dublin, Ireland, was an Irish Protestant churchman and writer, bishop of Killala and Achonry and afterwards bishop of Waterford and …
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Ireland
1740
Nicholas Joseph Callan, Irish Catholic priest and physicist, born
Ireland
Nicholas Joseph Callan (22 December 1799 – 10 January 1864) was an Irish Catholic priest and physicist. He was professor of natural philosophy at Maynooth College in County Kildare …
1740
Rev. Edward Sewell, a couple-beggar, is hanged at Stephen's Green
Ireland
Edward Sewell, a “couple-beggar” a term used for clergyman who conducts illegal marriages involving Catholics and Protestants - is hanged at Stephen’s Green The …
1740
James Boswell, biographer of Dr Johnston, born at Blairs Land, Parliament Square, Edinburgh.
Ireland
James Boswell, biographer of Dr Johnston, born at Blairs Land, Parliament Square, Edinburgh. This October 29, 1740 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1740
Birth in Dublin of Sir Philip Francis, civil servant, duellist, and gambler; he may have been the author of the Junius Letters
Ireland
Birth in Dublin of Sir Philip Francis, civil servant, duellist, and gambler; he may have been the author of the Junius Letters. This October 22, 1740 entry records a moment in …
1741
Birth of James Barry, painter, in Cork
Ireland
Birth of James Barry, painter, in Cork. This October 11, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1741
Edmund Malone, editor and Shakespearian scholar, is born in Dublin
Ireland
Edmund Malone, editor and Shakespearian scholar, is born in Dublin. This October 4, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1741
Deacon William Brodie, a well known thief in 18th Century Edinburgh, was born.
Ireland
One of the most remarkable criminals ever confined in Edinburghs Old Tolbooth prison was the noted William Brodie. In 18th Century Edinburgh, a city famous for more than its fair …
1741
Earl of Wintoun died, aged, 100.
Ireland
Earl of Wintoun died, aged, 100. This August 28, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1741
George MacKenzie, Scottish patron of books, died.
Ireland
George MacKenzie, Scottish patron of books, died. This August 17, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1741
At the Athy by-election following the death of Sir Walter Dixon Borrowes, Lord Ophaly is returned
Ireland
At the Athy by-election following the death of Sir Walter Dixon Borrowes, Lord Ophaly is returned. This June 12, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1741
Anthony Tanner, perpetual curate for Holmpatrick, is murdered near Rush, Co. Dublin
Ireland
Anthony Tanner, perpetual curate for Holmpatrick, is murdered near Rush, Co. Dublin. This May 7, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.