Ireland

1762

Francis Andrews is appointed first professor of history at the University of Dublin

Ireland

Francis Andrews (1718 – 18 June 1774) was an Irish politician. Andrews was born in Derry and educated at Trinity College Dublin. and became a Fellow in 1740. In 1758 he was …

1762

Birth in Callan, Co. Kilkenny of Edmund Ignatius Rice, educator, philanthropist, and the founder of the Irish Christian Brothers Order

Ireland

Birth in Callan, Co. Kilkenny of Edmund Ignatius Rice, educator, philanthropist, and the founder of the Irish Christian Brothers Order. This June 1, 1762 entry records a moment in …

1763

Birth of United Irish leader, Lord Edward Fitzgerald at Carton House in Co. Kildare

Ireland

Birth of United Irish leader, Lord Edward Fitzgerald at Carton House in Co. Kildare. This October 14, 1763 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1763

Contract to construct the North Bridge, Edinburgh, signed.

Ireland

Contract to construct the North Bridge, Edinburgh, signed. This October 1, 1763 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1763

The Freemans Journal is founded in Dublin by Charles Lucas

Ireland

The Freemans Journal is founded in Dublin by Charles Lucas. This September 10, 1763 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1763

Theobald Wolfe Tone, born

Ireland

Theobald Wolfe Tone, posthumously known as Wolfe Tone ( 20 June 1763 – 19 November 1798) was a revolutionary exponent of Irish independence and is an iconic figure in Irish …

1763

William Simms, a founder and secretary of the United Irishmen, is born

Ireland

William Simms, a founder and secretary of the United Irishmen, is born. This June 6, 1763 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1763

Biographer James Boswell met Samuel Johnson for the first time.

Ireland

Biographer James Boswell met Samuel Johnson for the first time. This May 16, 1763 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1763

Mary Molesworth, and her daughters Melosina and Mary die in a fire at their London house

Ireland

Mary Molesworth, and her daughters Melosina and Mary die in a fire at their London house. This May 6, 1763 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1763

William James McNeven, physician, United Irishman and writer, is born in Aughrim, Co. Galway

Ireland

William James McNeven was born on February 04, 1768, in Aughrim, County Galway, Ireland. He was a prominent Irish-American physician, scientist, writer, and political activist. …

1764

Birth of Henry Sirr, Dublin town head of police

Ireland

Henry Charles Sirr (25 November 1764 – 7 January 1841) was an Anglo-Irish military officer, policeman, merchant and art collector. He was born on November 25, 1764, in Dublin …

1764

James Hope, a member of the United Irishman, is born in Templepatrick, Co. Antrim

Ireland

James Hope, a member of the United Irishman, is born in Templepatrick, Co. Antrim. This August 25, 1764 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.