James Francis Stuart Born. in Honor of the Old Pretender, This Is Known as White Rose Day in Jacobite Circles.
June 10, 1688
James Francis Stuart born. In honor of the Old Pretender, this is known as White Rose Day in Jacobite circles. This June …
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James Renwick, Last Covenanter to Be Executed
February 17, 1688
James Renwick, last Covenanter to be executed. This February 17, 1688 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
First Sedan Chairs Available for Public Hire Introduced to Edinburgh.
October 19, 1687
First sedan chairs available for public hire introduced to Edinburgh. This October 19, 1687 entry records a moment in …
Order of the Thistle Founded by King James VII.
May 29, 1687
The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. While its …
Allan Ramsay, Poet, Father of Allan Ramsay the Painter, Is Born
October 15, 1686
Allan Ramsay, the Scottish poet and literary figure, was born on October 15, 1686, in Leadhills, Lanarkshire, Scotland. …
Richard Talbot, the Earl of Tyrconnell, Appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland
June 5, 1686
Richard Talbot, Earl of Tyrconnell, was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland in 1687 by King James II, becoming the first …
With the Return of a Catholic Monarchy James II Payments to the Catholic Hierarchy Are Authorized
March 22, 1686
The Glorious Revolution is the sequence of events that led to the deposition of James II and VII in November 1688. He …
Samuel Haliday, Born
July 16, 1685
Samuel Haliday or Hollyday (1685–1739) was an Irish Presbyterian non-subscribing minister, to the “first …
George Berkeley, Irish Philosopher and Anglican Bishop, Born
March 12, 1685
George Berkeley, a renowned Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop, was born on March 12, 1685, in County Kilkenny, …
King Charles II, the Merry Monarch Died
February 6, 1685
King Charles II of England, also known as Charles II of Scotland, reigned from 1660 to 1685. He was the eldest surviving …
James VII Crowned King of England, Scotland, and Ireland
February 6, 1685
James VII crowned King of England, Scotland, and Ireland following the death of his father King Charles II. King Charles …
Chidley Coote, Granted £500 for the Upkeep of Six Lighthouses
January 21, 1684
Chidley Coote, a future Member of Parliament (MP) for Kilmallock, was granted £500 for the upkeep of six lighthouses. …