Margaret Aylward, Founder of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, Born in Waterford
November 22, 1810
Margaret Aylward, was an Irish Catholic nun, philanthropist, and founder of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, was born on …
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Robert Williams, Celtic Scholar From Wales, Author of Dictionary of the Ancient Celtic Language of Cornwall - Born
June 29, 1810
Robert Williams, Celtic scholar from Wales, author of Dictionary of the Ancient Celtic Language of Cornwall - born. This …
Parliament Passes Unlawful Acts Bill, Extending Powers Against Secret Societies
June 20, 1810
Parliament passes Unlawful Acts Bill, extending powers against secret societies. This June 20, 1810 entry records a …
Robert Tannahill, Scottish Song Writer, Died
May 17, 1810
Robert Tannahill, Scottish song writer, died. This May 17, 1810 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
Rev Henry Duncan Opened the Worlds First Savings Bank in Ruthwell, Near Dumfries.
May 10, 1810
Rev Henry Duncan opened the worlds first savings bank in Ruthwell, near Dumfries. This May 10, 1810 entry records a …
Commercial Bank of Scotland, Foundeded in Edinburgh
March 25, 1810
The Commercial Bank of Scotland Ltd. was a Scottish commercial bank. It was founded in Edinburgh in 1810, and obtained a …
Sir Samuel Ferguson, Celtic Scholar, Born
March 10, 1810
Sir Samuel Ferguson (10 March 1810 – 9 August 1886) was an Irish poet, barrister, antiquarian, artist and public …
Dublin Harp Society, Founded
July 13, 1809
The Dublin Harp Society was founded in the late 18th century with the goal of preserving and reviving the traditional …
John O'Donovan, Born
July 9, 1809
Dr. John O’Donovan born 1809 at Atateemore north of Slieverue he got his early education in Waterford City. …
Andrew Bell, Co-Founder of Encyclopedia Britannica With Colin MacFarquhar, Died.
May 10, 1809
Andrew Bell, co-founder of Encyclopedia Britannica with Colin MacFarquhar, died. This May 10, 1809 entry records a …
James David Forbes, Physicist Who Devised First Form of Seismograph, Born.
April 20, 1809
James David Forbes FRS FRSE FGS (1809–1868) was a Scottish physicist and glaciologist who worked extensively on the …
Michael William Balfe, Composer, Dies in Dublin
October 20, 1808
Michael William Balfe, composer, dies in Dublin. This October 20, 1808 entry records a moment in Celtic history …