1775
Robert Emmett, Irish patriot, born
Ireland
Robert Emmett, Irish patriot, born. This February 4, 1775 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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Ireland
1775
Thomas Dermody, classical scholar and poet is born
Ireland
Thomas Dermody (1775–1802) was an Irish poet. He wrote under pseudonyms including Mauritius Moonshine, and Marmaduke Myrtle. He had a tumultuous life and was known for his talent …
1775
John Hely-Hutchinson, Provost of Trinity College duels with William Doyle
Ireland
John Hely-Hutchinson, while serving as the Provost of Trinity College in Dublin, engaged in a notable duel with William Doyle. This duel arose from disputes related to abusive …
1776
Philosopher David Hume died.
Ireland
Philosopher David Hume died. This August 25, 1776 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1776
Irish-born Edward Hand is appointed a Brigadier General in the Continental Army
Ireland
Edward Hand (31 December 1744 – 3 September 1802) was an Irish soldier, physician, and politician who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, rising …
1776
Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith published
Ireland
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, generally referred to by its shortened title The Wealth of Nations, is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and …
1777
William Brown, founder of the Argentine navy, is born in Foxford, Co. Mayo
Ireland
William Brown, founder of the Argentine navy, is born in Foxford, Co. Mayo. This June 23, 1777 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1777
Sir Philip Crampon, surgeon, is born in Dublin
Ireland
Sir Philip Crampton, 1st Baronet, FRS (7 June 1777 – 10 June 1858) was an eminent Irish surgeon and anatomist. He was President of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) …
1777
Patrick Brontë, clergyman, is born in Ballynaskeagh, Co. Down
Ireland
Patrick Brontë (born Patrick Brunty; 17 March 1777 – 7 June 1861) was an Irish Anglican minister and author who spent most of his adult life in England. He was the father of the …
1777
John Hobart, The Earl of Buckinghamshire, is sworn in as lord lieutenant
Ireland
There has been a Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire almost continuously since the position was created by King Henry VIII in 1535. The only exception to this was the English Civil …
1778
Birth in Dublin of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy
Ireland
Birth in Dublin of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy. This September 29, 1778 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1778
Last Pagan sacrifice conducted publicly in the Celtic world, at Loch Maree, Scotland
Ireland
Loch Maree is a body of water in the Ross and Cromarty region of the Scottish Highlands. At 20 kilometers long and with a maximum width of 4 kilometers, it is the fourth largest …