Birth of John Claudius Beresford, Banker, MP, and Controversial Figure in 1798 Rebellion
October 23, 1766
John Claudius Beresford, banker, Member of Parliament, and a notoriously controversial figure during the 1798 Rebellion, …
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John Bligh, Former MP for Athboy, Who Suffers From the Delusion That He Is a Teapot, Marries Suddenly.
September 11, 1766
c. 1730s – John Bligh, Former MP for Athboy, Marries Despite Believing He Is a Teapot John Bligh, a former Member of …
Birth of Carolina Oliphant (Lady Nairne), Poet and Author
August 16, 1766
Carolina Oliphant, later known as Lady Nairne, is born on August 16, 1766, in Gask, Perthshire, Scotland. A talented …
The Tumultuous Risings Act, Against the Whiteboys, Is Passed
June 7, 1766
The Tumultuous Risings Act, against the Whiteboys, is passed. This June 7, 1766 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
James Craigs Winning Entry for Development of Edinburgh New Town Was Approved.
April 17, 1766
James Craig (31 October 1739 – 23 June 1795) was a Scottish architect who worked mostly in lowlands of the country and …
First Publication of the Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith
March 27, 1766
The Vicar of Wakefield, subtitled A Tale, Supposed to be written by Himself, is a novel by Anglo-Irish writer Oliver …
Four Pirates Are Found Guilty of Murdering on the High Seas Captain Cochrane & Glas
March 3, 1766
The trial and conviction of four pirates for the murder of Captain Cochrane, Captain Glass, and others on the high seas. …
Kinsale By-Election Was Triggered by the Death of John Folliott
January 12, 1765
The Kinsale by-election caused by the death of John Folliott on this date is contested by Agmondisham Vesey and Richard …
Birth of Henry Sirr, Dublin Town Head of Police
November 25, 1764
Henry Charles Sirr (25 November 1764 – 7 January 1841) was an Anglo-Irish military officer, policeman, merchant and art …
James Hope, a Member of the United Irishman, Is Born in Templepatrick, Co. Antrim
August 25, 1764
James Hope, a member of the United Irishman, is born in Templepatrick, Co. Antrim. This August 25, 1764 entry records a …
Theobald Wolfe Tone Born
June 20, 1764
Theobald Wolfe Tone, commonly known as Wolfe Tone (June 20, 1763 - November 19, 1798) was a leading figure in the United …
Thomas Emmet, Nationalist and Brother of Robert Emmet, Is Born in Dublin
April 24, 1764
Thomas Addis Emmet (24 April 1764 – 14 November 1827) was an Irish and American lawyer and politician. In Ireland, in …