Celtic history archive
Browse all events for November 22.
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Brittany
The victory of Nominoe (Nomenoe) over the Franks at Ballon in Brittany is a historical event that took place in the 9th century. Nominoe, also known as Duke Nominoe or Nomenoe, was …
1773
Ireland
Lord John George de la Poer Beresford PC (Ire) (22 November 1773 – 18 July 1862) was an Anglican archbishop and Primate. Lord John George de la Poer Beresford, born on November 22, …
1810
Ireland
Margaret Aylward, was an Irish Catholic nun, philanthropist, and founder of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, was born on November 23, 1810, in Thomas Street, Waterford, Ireland. She …
1830
Ireland
Justin McCarthy, born on November 22, 1830, in Cork City, Ireland, was a multifaceted figure who made contributions to both politics and literature. He began his career as a …
1869
Ireland
Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa, (baptised 4 September 1831, died 29 June 1915) a prominent Irish Fenian, indeed contested and won a by-election in County Tipperary in abstentia …
1912
Ireland
Donagh MacDonagh (22 November 1912 – 1 January 1968) was an Irish writer, judge, presenter, broadcaster, and playwright. MacDonagh was born in Dublin on St Cecilia’s Day in …
1919
Ireland
Máire Drumm (22 October 1919 – 28 October 1976) was the vice-president of Sinn Féin and a commander in Cumann na mBan. She was killed by Ulster loyalists while recovering from an …
1942
Scotland
Tom Conti, the Scottish actor, was born on November 22, 1941, in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Over the course of his career, Conti became a well-known and respected figure in …
2001
Scotland
Jack McConnell, a Scottish Labour politician, was elected as the First Minister of Scotland on November 22, 2001, succeeding Henry McLeish. This followed the resignation of Henry …