John Stearne, Founder and First President of the College of Physicians, Born
November 26, 1624
John Stearne or Sterne (1624–1669) was an Irish academic, and first president of the College of Physicians in Dublin. …
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Death of Esther Inglis, Calligrapher and Miniaturist.
August 10, 1624
Esther Inglis, a renowned calligrapher and miniaturist of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, died on August 30, …
George Heriot, Goldsmith to King James VI, Died.
February 12, 1624
George Heriot, goldsmith to King James VI, died. This February 12, 1624 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
King James I Disbands the English Parliament
February 8, 1622
James I, son of Mary, Queen of Scots (and descended from Henry VII’s daughter Margaret), had been King of Scotland …
Charter Granted to Sir William Alexander of Menstrie to Colonize the Baronetcy of Nova Scotia.
September 29, 1621
Charter granted to Sir William Alexander of Menstrie to colonize the Baronetcy of Nova Scotia. This September 29, 1621 …
Sir Henry Docwra Is Created Baron Docwra of Culmore
May 15, 1621
Sir Henry Docwra is created Baron Docwra of Culmore. This May 15, 1621 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Patents Are Granted for Plantations in Parts of Leitrim, Kings County, Queens County and Westmeath
January 20, 1621
The granting of patents for plantations in various parts of Ireland during the early 17th century was a significant …
Richard Archdekin, Jesuit, Educator and Missioner to Ireland, Is Born in Louvain
March 16, 1619
Richard Archdeacon, alias Richard McGillacuddy (1619–1690), was an Irish Jesuit who wrote Catholic works in both English …
Articles of Religion, Introducing Anglican Principles Into Scottish Worship, Endorsed by Scottish Parliament.
June 17, 1617
Articles of religion, introducing Anglican principles into Scottish worship, endorsed by Scottish parliament. This June …
John Napier, Inventor of Logarithms, Died in Edinburgh.
April 4, 1617
john Napier of Merchiston (1 February 1550 – 4 April 1617), nicknamed Marvellous Merchiston, was a Scottish landowner …
Scottish Privy Council Ordinance Establishes Parish Schools and the Abolition of Gaelic
December 10, 1616
In 1616 an act in Privy council commanded every parish to establish a school “where convenient means may be …
Hugh O'Neill, Died
July 20, 1616
He led an unsuccessful uprising against the English, and was eventually forced into exile as part of “the Flight …