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1708 In Ireland
Events from the year 1708 in Ireland. Incumbent *Monarch: Anne Events *March 11 – the scholar Dr. Thomas Milles is appointed Church of Ireland Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, in which office he will serve until his death in 1740 (consecrated April 18 in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin). *March 25 – a registry of deeds begins operation in Ireland. *The original wooden Belfast Castle, the home of Sir Arthur Chichester, baron of Belfast, is burned down. *An act of Parliament is passed, dividing the parish of St. Nicholas Without, Dublin, and giving part of it the denomination of St. Luke's. Births *January 7 (in England) – George Stone, Archbishop of Armagh (Church of Ireland) (d. 1764) *July 13 (baptised in England) – Richard Robinson, 1st Baron Rokeby, Archbishop of Armagh (Church of Ireland) and benefactor (d. 1794) *July 19 – Philip Francis, clergyman and translator (d. 1773) *Risteárd Buidhe Kirwan, soldier and duellist (d. 1779) Deaths * Sir Ulick Burke, 3rd Baro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Monarch
Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ** Republic of Ireland, a sovereign state * Irish language, a Celtic Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family spoken in Ireland * Irish people, people of Irish ethnicity, people born in Ireland and people who hold Irish citizenship Places * Irish Creek (Kansas), a stream in Kansas * Irish Creek (South Dakota), a stream in South Dakota * Irish Lake, Watonwan County, Minnesota * Irish Sea, the body of water which separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain People * Irish (surname), a list of people * William Irish, pseudonym of American writer Cornell Woolrich (1903–1968) * Irish Bob Murphy, Irish-American boxer Edwin Lee Conarty (1922–1961) * Irish McCal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
July 13
Events Pre-1600 * 1174 – William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173–74, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Henry II of England. * 1249 – Coronation of Alexander III as King of Scots. *1260 – The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania * 1558 – Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines. *1573 – Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. *1586 – Anglo–Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. 1601–1900 *1643 – English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, commanding the Royalist forces, heavily defeats the Parliamentarian fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1708 In Ireland
Events from the year 1708 in Ireland. Incumbent *Monarch: Anne Events *March 11 – the scholar Dr. Thomas Milles is appointed Church of Ireland Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, in which office he will serve until his death in 1740 (consecrated April 18 in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin). *March 25 – a registry of deeds begins operation in Ireland. *The original wooden Belfast Castle, the home of Sir Arthur Chichester, baron of Belfast, is burned down. *An act of Parliament is passed, dividing the parish of St. Nicholas Without, Dublin, and giving part of it the denomination of St. Luke's. Births *January 7 (in England) – George Stone, Archbishop of Armagh (Church of Ireland) (d. 1764) *July 13 (baptised in England) – Richard Robinson, 1st Baron Rokeby, Archbishop of Armagh (Church of Ireland) and benefactor (d. 1794) *July 19 – Philip Francis, clergyman and translator (d. 1773) *Risteárd Buidhe Kirwan, soldier and duellist (d. 1779) Deaths * Sir Ulick Burke, 3rd Baro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1658 In Ireland
Events from the year 1658 in Ireland. Incumbent *Lord Protector: Oliver Cromwell (until 3 September), then Richard Cromwell Events * September 3 – Richard Cromwell proclaimed Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland upon the death of his father, Oliver Cromwell. Births *Francis Makemie, clergyman, considered to be the founder of Presbyterianism in the US (d.1708) Deaths References {{Year in Europe, 1658 1650s in Ireland Ireland Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel (Grea ... Years of the 17th century in Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presbyterianism
Presbyterianism is a part of the Reformed tradition within Protestantism that broke from the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland by John Knox, who was a priest at St. Giles Cathedral (Church of Scotland). Presbyterian churches derive their name from the presbyterian form of church government by representative assemblies of elders. Many Reformed churches are organised this way, but the word ''Presbyterian'', when capitalized, is often applied to churches that trace their roots to the Church of Scotland or to English Dissenter groups that formed during the English Civil War. Presbyterian theology typically emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the authority of the Scriptures, and the necessity of grace through faith in Christ. Presbyterian church government was ensured in Scotland by the Acts of Union in 1707, which created the Kingdom of Great Britain. In fact, most Presbyterians found in England can trace a Scottish connection, and the Presbyterian denomination was also taken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Makemie
Francis Makemie (1658–1708) was an Ulster Scots clergyman, considered to be the founder of Presbyterianism in the United States of America. Early and family life Makemie was born in Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland (part of the Province of Ulster). He attended the University of Glasgow, where he underwent a religious conversion and enrolled as "Franciscus Makemus Scoto-Hyburnus". He went on to be ordained a minister by the Presbytery of Laggan in West Ulster in 1681. Ten years after emigrating to America in 1682, Makemie married Naomi Anderson, the daughter of a successful Maryland businessman and landowner. They had two daughters, Anne and Elizabeth. Ministry in America At the behest of Colonel William Stevens, an Episcopalian from Rehobeth, Maryland, Rev. Makemie was sent as a missionary to America, arriving in Maryland in 1683. Makemie initially preached in Somerset County, Maryland and established the Rehobeth Presbyterian Church the oldest Presbyterian Church in Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Ulick Burke, 3rd Baronet
Sir Ulick Burke, 3rd Baronet (; ; died 1708) of Glinsk, was an Irish Galway landowner and politician who was MP for Galway (1689). Career He was the son of Sir Edmund Burke, 2nd Baronet. The family resided at Glinsk Castle. Ulick Burke espoused the cause of King James II and was an MP for Galway County in the Patriot Parliament of 1689, and was included in the articles of the Treaty of Limerick. He married Ismay, fourth daughter of Colonel John Kelly of Skreen, County Roscommon. He died without issue in 1708 and was succeeded by his half brother, John Burke, 4th Baronet. Lament for Sir Ulick Burke Marbhna Uillioc Búrca Sir Ulick was immortalised by the Irish composer and musician Turlough O'Carolan Turlough O'Carolan ( ga, Toirdhealbhach Ó Cearbhalláin ; 167025 March 1738) was a blind Celtic harper, composer and singer in Ireland whose great fame is due to his gift for melodic composition. Although not a composer in the classical sense, ... is his songs ''Ulliac Bà ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1779 In Ireland
Events from the year 1779 in Ireland. Incumbent *Monarch: George III Events *Armed Volunteers demonstrate in Dublin for free trade between Ireland and England. This demand for amendment of the Navigation Acts is quickly granted by the British government. * Grand Canal opens to traffic between Dublin and Sallins. *Spike Island, County Cork, is acquired by the government to form part of the defences of Cork Harbour. *New Church of Ireland Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford, completed. Births *22 January – Charles O'Neill, 1st Earl O'Neill, landowner and politician (died 1841). *February – Richard Carmichael, surgeon (died 1849). *30 March – Antoine Ó Raifteiri, "last of the wandering bards" (died 1835). *16 April – Patrick Kelly, Roman Catholic Bishop of Waterford and Lismore (died 1829). *28 May – Thomas Moore, poet, singer, songwriter and entertainer (died 1852). *17 August – William Corbet, member of the United Irishmen, soldier, Commander-in-Chief of French forc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Risteárd Buidhe Kirwan
Risteárd Buidhe Kirwan (1708–1779) was an Irish people, Irish soldier and Duel, duellist. Biography Kirwan was a son of Patrick Kirwan of Cregg and Mary Martin of Dangan. Both towns are in County Galway, and his parents were members of the Tribes of Galway. He was an uncle of the scientist Richard Kirwan, and a cousin of Richard Martin (Irish politician), Richard Martin MP, founder of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He travelled to France for his education. He joined Dillon's Regiment (France), Dillon's Regiment of the Irish Brigade (France), Irish Brigade. He became famed as a swordsman and duellist, and for his stature, which measured six feet four inches in height. Among his closest acquaintances were Lord Clare and Maurice de Saxe. He participated in the Battle of Fontenoy (1745). His became notorious because of his duelling, and was obliged to leave France. He joined the Austrian service. He retired in 1751 and returned to Ireland. He married Mari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1773 In Ireland
Events from the year 1773 in Ireland. Incumbent *Monarch: George III Events *Formation of Volunteer corps: the First Magherafelt Volunteers (June); and the Offerlane Blues (10 October). Arts and literature *15 March – first performance of Oliver Goldsmith's comedy ''She Stoops to Conquer'' at the Covent Garden Theatre in London. *4 May – EibhlÃn Dubh Nà Chonaill (Eileen O' Connell) composes the keen ''Caoineadh Airt Uà Laoghaire'' over the body of her husband Art Ó Laoghaire. *Thomas Leland publishes ''The History of Ireland, from the invasion of Henry II''. Births *23 July – Abraham Colles, professor of Anatomy, Surgery and Physiology at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (died 1843). *19 August – Valentine Lawless, 2nd Baron Cloncurry, politician (died 1853). *19 November – Robert Arbuthnot, British military officer (died 1853). *22 November – John George de la Poer Beresford, Archbishop of Armagh (Church of Ireland) (died 1862). *;Full date unknown *:* Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Francis (translator)
Philip Francis (19 July 1708 – 5 March 1773) was an Anglo-Irish clergyman and writer, now remembered as a translator of Horace. Life He was son of Dr. John Francis, rector of St. Mary's, Dublin (from which living he was for a time ejected for political reasons), and dean of Lismore, and was born in 1708. He was sent to Trinity College, Dublin, taking the degree of B.A. in 1728, and was ordained, according to his father's wish, in the Church of Ireland. He held for some time the curacy of St. Peter's parish, Dublin, and while resident in that city published his translation of Horace, besides writing in the interests of ‘the Castle.’ Soon after the death of his wife, Elizabeth Rowe, whom he married in 1739, he crossed to England, and in 1744 obtained the rectory of Skeyton in Norfolk. He shortly was residing for the sake of literature and society in London. In January 1752, when Edward Gibbon became an inmate of his house, Francis was keeping or supposed to be keeping a sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
