Celtic history archive
Browse all events for July 13.
1174
England
On July 13, 1174, King William I of Scotland, also known as William the Lion, was surprised and captured by English forces at the Battle of Alnwick in Northumberland, England. This …
1249
Scotland
Alexander III (September 04, 1241 - March 19, 1286), King of Scots, also known as Alexander the Glorious, ranks as one of Scotlands greatest kings. Born at Roxburgh, Borders, as …
1344
Ireland
Ralph de Ufford arrives in Ireland. This 13, 1344 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1469
England
King James III, marries. This 13, 1469 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with England.
1809
Ireland
The Dublin Harp Society was founded in the late 18th century with the goal of preserving and reviving the traditional Irish harp, an important symbol of Irish cultural heritage. …
1825
Ireland
The Catholic Association, dissolved. This July 13, 1825 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1834
Ireland
David Douglas, a Scottish botanist and explorer, is renowned for his significant contributions to the field of botany, particularly in the Pacific Northwest of North America. Born …
1868
Scotland
The Scottish Reform Act of 1832 was a significant piece of legislation that reformed the parliamentary representation system in Scotland. It was part of the broader Reform Act of …
1886
Ireland
Father Edward Joseph Flanagan, the Irish-American priest and founder of Boys Town, was born on July 13, 1886, in the village of Leabeg, County Roscommon, Ireland. He is best known …
1981
Ireland
Martin Hurson, dies. This 13, 1981 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1985
England
Live Aid Concert. This 13, 1985 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with England.