1624
George Heriot, goldsmith to King James VI, died.
Scotland
George Heriot, goldsmith to King James VI, died. This February 12, 1624 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
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1782
The right of habeas corpus is introduced in Ireland
Ireland
The right of habeas corpus is introduced in Ireland. This February 12, 1782 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1812
Edward Forbes, Manx naturalist, born
Isle-of-Mann
Edward Forbes, born Feb. 12, 1815, Douglas, Isle of Man was a naturalist, pioneer in the field of biogeography, who analyzed the distribution of plant and animal life of the …
1820
The 1820 settlers of Cape Colony, leaves Cork on The ships East Indian & Fanny
Ireland
The 1820 settlers of Cape Colony, leaves Cork on The ships East Indian & Fanny. This February 12, 1820 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1846
Rev Henry Duncan, founder of the world-wide savings bank movement, died near Ruthwell
Scotland
Rev Henry Duncan, founder of the world-wide savings bank movement, died near Ruthwell. This February 12, 1846 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1848
John Mitchel publishes first United Irishmen
Ireland
John Mitchel publishes first United Irishmen. This February 12, 1848 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1923
James Chichester-Clark, Northern Ireland Prime Minister, born in Castledawson, Co. Derry
Ireland
James Chichester-Clark, Northern Ireland Prime Minister, born in Castledawson, Co. Derry. This February 12, 1923 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.