1770
James Smyth, MP for Dundalk, is killed in a riding accident
Ireland
James Smyth, MP for Dundalk, is killed in a riding accident. This June 22, 1770 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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Ireland
1771
Funeral of Charles Lucas in Dublin attracts large crowds
Ireland
Charles Lucas (16 September 1713 – 4 November 1771) was an Anglo-Irish apothecary, physician and politician. He sat as Member of Parliament for Dublin City and was known as the …
1771
John (Juan) MacKenna, who would rise to fame in South America, was born in Clogher, Co. Tyrone
Ireland
John (Juan) MacKenna, who would rise to fame in South America, was born in Clogher, Co. Tyrone. This October 26, 1771 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1771
Benjamin Franklin ends his visit to Ireland
Ireland
Benjamin Franklin ends his visit to Ireland. This October 23, 1771 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1771
During his visit to Ireland, Benjamin Franklin attends a meeting of the House of Commons on this date
Ireland
During his visit to Ireland, Benjamin Franklin attends a meeting of the House of Commons on this date. This October 10, 1771 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1771
Birth of Mungo Park at Foulshiels, near Selkirk. He became an explorer and doctor who charted the course of the River Niger.
Ireland
Birth of Mungo Park at Foulshiels, near Selkirk. He became an explorer and doctor who charted the course of the River Niger. This September 10, 1771 entry records a moment in …
1771
Benjamin Franklins visit to Ireland begins
Ireland
Benjamin Franklins visit to Ireland begins. This September 5, 1771 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1771
Novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott born.
Ireland
Novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott born. This August 15, 1771 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1771
Birth of Edward Newell, United Irishman and informer, in Downpatrick, Co. Down
Ireland
Birth of Edward Newell, United Irishman and informer, in Downpatrick, Co. Down. This June 29, 1771 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1771
Robert Owen, Industrialist and social reformer, born
Ireland
Robert Owen, Industrialist and social reformer, born. This May 14, 1771 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1771
Thomas Reynolds, United Irishman, born
Ireland
Thomas Reynolds, born in 1771, was a figure in Irish history known for his complex role during the period leading up to and including the Irish Rebellion of 1798. He was initially …
1771
John Ponsonby resigns as Speaker of the Irish parliament for political reasons
Ireland
John Ponsonby, PC (Ire) (29 March 1713 – 16 August 1787) was an Anglo-Irish politician. John Ponsonby, a prominent Irish politician, resigned as Speaker of the Irish House of …