Deacon William Brodie, a Well Known Thief in 18th Century Edinburgh, Was Born.
September 28, 1741
One of the most remarkable criminals ever confined in Edinburghs Old Tolbooth prison was the noted William Brodie. In …
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Earl of Wintoun Died, Aged, 100.
August 28, 1741
Earl of Wintoun died, aged, 100. This August 28, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
George MacKenzie, Scottish Patron of Books, Died.
August 17, 1741
George MacKenzie, Scottish patron of books, died. This August 17, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
At the Athy By-Election Following the Death of Sir Walter Dixon Borrowes, Lord Ophaly Is Returned
June 12, 1741
At the Athy by-election following the death of Sir Walter Dixon Borrowes, Lord Ophaly is returned. This June 12, 1741 …
Anthony Tanner, Perpetual Curate for Holmpatrick, Is Murdered Near Rush, Co. Dublin
May 7, 1741
Anthony Tanner, perpetual curate for Holmpatrick, is murdered near Rush, Co. Dublin. This May 7, 1741 entry records a …
Nicholas Joseph Callan, Irish Catholic Priest and Physicist, Born
December 22, 1740
Nicholas Joseph Callan (22 December 1799 – 10 January 1864) was an Irish Catholic priest and physicist. He was professor …
Joseph Stock, Bishop and Author, Is Born in Dublin
December 22, 1740
Joseph Stock, born on December 22, 1740, in Dublin, Ireland, was an Irish Protestant churchman and writer, bishop of …
Rev. Edward Sewell, a Couple-Beggar, Is Hanged at Stephen's Green
November 29, 1740
Edward Sewell, a “couple-beggar” a term used for clergyman who conducts illegal marriages involving …
James Boswell, Biographer of Dr Johnston, Born at Blairs Land, Parliament Square, Edinburgh.
October 29, 1740
James Boswell, biographer of Dr Johnston, born at Blairs Land, Parliament Square, Edinburgh. This October 29, 1740 entry …
Birth in Dublin of Sir Philip Francis, Civil Servant, Duellist, and Gambler; He May Have Been the Author of the Junius Letters
October 22, 1740
Birth in Dublin of Sir Philip Francis, civil servant, duellist, and gambler; he may have been the author of the Junius …
George Clinton, Born
July 26, 1739
George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and statesman, considered one of the Founding …
Earl of Clonmell and Chief Justice John Scott, Aka Copper-Faced Jack, Is Born in Co. Tipperary
June 8, 1739
Earl of Clonmell and Chief Justice John Scott, aka Copper-Faced Jack, is born in Co. Tipperary. This June 8, 1739 entry …