January 11

1815

John A. MacDonald, Canadian Statesman, born in Glasgow

Canada

Sir John Alexander Macdonald, commonly known as John A. Macdonald, was born on January 11, 1815. He was a Canadian statesman and the first Prime Minister of Canada, serving as the …

1818

Daniel Silvan Evans, a Welsh clergyman, scholar and lexicographer, born

Wales

Daniel Silvan Evans (born January 10, 1818 – died March 11, 1903) was a Welsh lexicographer, grammarian, and writer. He made significant contributions to the study and preservation …

1836

George Sigerson, a physician, professor and writer, born in County Tyrone

Ireland

George Sigerson was born on January 11, 1836. He was an Irish physician, scientist, and writer known for his contributions to various fields, including medicine, literature, and …

1925

David Wylie Bleakley, writer and Northern Ireland Labour Party politician, born

Ireland

David Wylie Bleakley was born on January 11, 1925. He was a Northern Irish politician and a notable figure in the history of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. Early Life …

1999

Naomi Mitchison, prolific Scottish writer, died

Scotland

Naomi Mitchison, (1 November 1897 – 11 January 1999) the prolific Scottish writer, died on January 11, 1999. She was known for her diverse body of work, which included novels, …