Bank of Scotland Founded by an Act of the Scottish Parliament
November 1, 1695
Bank of Scotland founded by an Act of the Scottish Parliament. This November 1, 1695 entry records a moment in Celtic …
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Penal Laws Are Passed Which Restrict the Rights of Catholics to Have an Education, to Bear Arms, or to Possess a Horse Worth More Than Five Pounds
September 7, 1695
Penal Laws are passed which restrict the rights of Catholics to have an education, to bear arms, or to possess a horse …
The Second Irish Parliament of William III Is Called in Dublin; Robert Rochfort Is Unanimously Elected Speaker
August 27, 1695
The second Irish parliament of William III is called in Dublin; Robert Rochfort is unanimously elected Speaker. This …
The Scottish Parliament Established a General Post Office.
August 5, 1695
The establishment of a General Post Office by the Scottish Parliament took place in 1695, during the reign of William II …
Bank of Scotland, Opened
July 17, 1695
The closing decade of the 17th century saw the generally favourable economic conditions that had dominated since the …
Darien Company Formed to Set Up a Scottish Colony in Panama.
June 26, 1695
Darien Company formed to set up a Scottish colony in Panama. This June 26, 1695 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Scottish East India Company Organized.
June 26, 1695
Scottish East India Company organized to break English monopoly on East Asian trade. In 1695, an act was passed in the …
Jonathan Swift Becomes Dean of St Patricks Cathedral, Dublin
January 13, 1695
Jonathan Swift becomes Dean of St Patricks Cathedral, Dublin Jonathan Swift, the renowned author of works such as …
Birth of Francis Hutcheson, Presbyterian Philosopher, in Co. Down
August 8, 1694
Francis Hutcheson, a significant figure in the history of philosophy and one of the founding figures of the Scottish …
The Merchant Maiden Hospital, Later Known as the Mary Erskine School, Was Founded by Mary Erskine in the Cowgate, Edinburgh.
June 4, 1694
The Merchant Maiden Hospital, later known as The Mary Erskine School, was founded by Mary Erskine in the Cowgate, …
The Earl of Tyrone Dies
October 14, 1693
Shortly after the Earl of Tyrone’s death, his spirit is said to have appeared to Lady Nicola Hamilton. The ghostly …
Irish Brigade of France Fights in the Battle of Marsaglia
October 4, 1693
Irish Brigade of France fights in the battle of Marsaglia. This October 4, 1693 entry records a moment in Celtic history …