Kadoudal - Breton Patriot, Beheaded in Paris.
June 25, 1804
Kadoudal - Breton patriot, beheaded in Paris. This June 25, 1804 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
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William Pitt Returns to Office Following a Disagreement With George III Over Catholic Emancipation,
May 10, 1804
After resigning as Prime Minister following a disagreement with King George III over Catholic Emancipation, William Pitt …
Richard Trevithick Cornish Inventor and Engineer Demonstrated the First Steam Driven, Died.
February 21, 1804
Richard Trevithick Cornish inventor and engineer demonstrated the first steam driven, died. This February 21, 1804 entry …
Rebel Leader Michael Dwyer, Whose Guerrilla Attacks Had Maddened British Colonial Authorities Since 1798, Surrenders
December 17, 1803
Michael Dwyer, (1 January 1772– 23 August 1825) an Irish rebel leader known for his guerrilla warfare tactics, …
Gerald Griffin, the Irish Novelist, Poet, and Playwright, Was Born
December 12, 1803
Gerald Griffin (Irish: Gearóid Ó Gríofa; 12 December 1803 – 12 June 1840) was an Irish-born novelist, poet and …
Execution of Thomas Russell, United Irishman, in Downpatrick for “High Treason”
October 21, 1803
Execution of Thomas Russell, United Irishman, in Downpatrick for “high treason”. This October 21, 1803 entry records a …
William Smith O'Brien, Young Irelander, Born in Dromoland, Co. Clare
October 17, 1803
William Smith O’Brien, Young Irelander, born in Dromoland, Co. Clare. This October 17, 1803 entry records a moment …
Robert Emmet, Irish Patriot, Is Executed in Dublin
September 20, 1803
Robert Emmet, Irish patriot and revolutionary, was executed on September 20, 1803, in Dublin. He was only 25 years old. …
Robert Emmet, Irish Patriot Executed by England.
September 20, 1803
Robert Emmet (1778-1803) was a member of the United Irishmen and refused to accept the Act of Union (1801) between Great …
Death of John Barry, a Native of Ballystampson, Co. Wexford
September 13, 1803
On September 13, 1803, Commodore John Barry, a native of Ballysampson, Co. Wexford, Ireland, died in Philadelphia. He is …
French Irish Legion Organized in Brittany
August 31, 1803
French Irish Legion organized in Brittany. This August 31, 1803 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
Samuel Neilson, Co-Founder of the United Irishmen, Dies
August 29, 1803
Samuel Neilson, co-founder of the United Irishmen, dies. This August 29, 1803 entry records a moment in Celtic history …