Philosopher David Hume Died.
August 25, 1776
Philosopher David Hume died. This August 25, 1776 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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Irish-Born Edward Hand Is Appointed a Brigadier General in the Continental Army
April 1, 1776
Edward Hand (31 December 1744 – 3 September 1802) was an Irish soldier, physician, and politician who served in the …
Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith Published
March 9, 1776
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, generally referred to by its shortened title The Wealth …
Two Hundred Passengers Are Lost in the Shipwrecks of the Brigs Trevor Totty and Nonpareil
October 20, 1775
Two hundred passengers are lost in the shipwrecks of the brigs Trevor Totty and Nonpareil. This October 20, 1775 entry …
Daniel O'Connell, Irish Patriot, Is Born in Cahirciveen, County Kerry
August 6, 1775
Daniel O’Connell, one of Ireland’s most influential political leaders and advocates for Catholic rights, was …
Edward Denny, MP for Tralee, Ireland, Commits Suicide
February 21, 1775
Edward Denny, MP for Tralee, Ireland, commits suicide. This February 21, 1775 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Robert Emmett, Irish Patriot, Born
February 4, 1775
Robert Emmett, Irish patriot, born. This February 4, 1775 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
Thomas Dermody, Classical Scholar and Poet Is Born
January 15, 1775
Thomas Dermody (1775–1802) was an Irish poet. He wrote under pseudonyms including Mauritius Moonshine, and Marmaduke …
John Hely-Hutchinson, Provost of Trinity College Duels With William Doyle
January 14, 1775
John Hely-Hutchinson, while serving as the Provost of Trinity College in Dublin, engaged in a notable duel with William …
John Kyan, Inventor, Is Born in Dublin
November 27, 1774
John Howard Kyan (27 November 1774 – 5 January 1850) was the inventor of the ‘kyanising’ process for …
Poet and Song Writer Robert Allan Was Born in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire.
November 4, 1774
Poet and song writer Robert Allan was born in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire. This November 4, 1774 entry records a moment in …
Robert Fergusson Scottish Poet, Died.
October 16, 1774
When Robert Burns arrived in Edinburgh in 1786, he made a pilgramage to the Canongate kirkyard to pay his respects to …