February 17

1540

King James V passed a law which recognised Scotlands gypsies

Scotland

King James V passed a law which recognised Scotlands gypsies. This February 17, 1540 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.

1688

James Renwick, last Covenanter to be executed

England

James Renwick, last Covenanter to be executed. This February 17, 1688 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with England.

1781

Rene T.H. Laennec, Famed French physician born

France

Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec was born on the 17 February 1781 in Brittany. Laennec was a Famed French physician, author and inventor of the stethoscope, and called father of …

1896

Horace Plunkett and W.E.H. Lecky, support John Redmonds plea for clemency for Irish political prisoners

Ireland

Horace Plunkett and W.E.H. Lecky, support John Redmonds plea for clemency for Irish political prisoners. This February 17, 1896 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1903

Joseph Parry, composer of the Welsh Opera Blodwen, died

Ireland

Joseph Parry, composer of the Welsh Opera Blodwen, died. This February 17, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1945

Brenda Fricker, actress, born

Ireland

Brenda Fricker, actress, born. This February 17, 1945 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.