1181
John Cumin (or Comyn) is elected archbishop of Dublin
Ireland
John Comyn (c. 1150 – 25 October 1212), born in England, was Archbishop of Dublin, Ireland. John Comyn, also known as John Cumin, was elected as the Archbishop of Dublin. He was a …
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March 21
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1656
Bishop James Ussher, died
Ireland
James Ussher, the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, indeed died in 1656. He was a highly regarded scholar and theologian, best known for his work in biblical …
1689
Derry-Londonderry declares allegiance to William III
Ireland
The city in Northern Ireland known as Derry by nationalists and Londonderry by unionists has a complex history, and events related to allegiance and control have been significant, …
1763
William James McNeven, physician, United Irishman and writer, is born in Aughrim, Co. Galway
Ireland
William James McNeven was born on February 04, 1768, in Aughrim, County Galway, Ireland. He was a prominent Irish-American physician, scientist, writer, and political activist. …
1859
National Gallery of Scotland opened in Edinburgh
Ireland
The National (formerly the Scottish National Gallery) is the national art gallery of Scotland. It is located on The Mound in central Edinburgh, close to Princes Street. The …
1881
The Peace Preservation Act, controlling possession and importation of arms, is enacted
Ireland
The Peace Preservation (Ireland) Act of 1881 was indeed a piece of legislation enacted by the British Parliament, led by PM William Ewart Gladstone, during a period of political …
1993
Pope John Paul sanctifies John Duns Scotus, philosopher, theologian (but the first dunce)
Ireland
John Duns Scotus OFM (/ˈskoʊtəs/ SKOH-təs; Ecclesiastical Latin: [duns ˈskɔtus], “Duns the Scot”; c. 1265/66 – 8 November 1308) was a Scottish Catholic priest and …
2000
Alban Eilir, Welsh bardic name for Spring Equinox
Wales
The first day of spring, or the spring (Vernal) equinox was celebrated March 21. Alban Eiler, which means, Light of the Earth, was the day that night and day stood equal. Crops …