january

James Joyce, Irish author, died

January 13, 1941

James Joyce, the influential Irish author known for his groundbreaking modernist works such as “Ulysses” and “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man,” died in Zurich, …

Mary Clarke, a Maryknoll Nun and martyr, born

January 13, 1931

Mary Clarke, also known as Sister Mary Angelus, was an American Maryknoll missionary and is recognized as a martyr.

Mary Slessor, missionary in West Africa, died

January 13, 1915

Mary Slessor, the Scottish Presbyterian missionary, passed away in 1915. She is remembered for her remarkable work as a missionary in Nigeria, particularly in the southeastern regions, where she lived …

Keir Hardie founded Independent Labour Party

January 13, 1893

James Keir Hardie, a prominent British socialist and labor leader, indeed played a significant role in the founding of the Independent Labour Party (ILP).

Herbert Brenon, film director of Peter Pan and Beau Geste, born

January 13, 1880

Alexander Herbert Reginald St. John Brenon, known as Herbert Brenon, was a notable Irish film director, actor, and screenwriter during the era of silent movies through the 1930s.

Daniel O'Connell makes his first public speech, opposing Union with England

January 13, 1800

Daniel O’Connell, the prominent Irish political leader and advocate for Catholic emancipation and Irish self-determination, made his first significant public speech in 1800.

John Anderson, founder of Andersonian Institute (now Strathclyde University) died

January 13, 1796

John Anderson (1726–1796) was a Scottish natural philosopher and professor at the University of Glasgow.

Jonathan Swift becomes Dean of St Patricks Cathedral, Dublin

January 13, 1695

Jonathan Swift becomes Dean of St Patricks Cathedral, Dublin Jonathan Swift, the renowned author of works such as “Gulliver’s Travels” and “A Modest Proposal,” became the …