September 1, 1729

Death of dramatist, essayist and publisher Sir Richard Steele, the Dubliner who founded The Tatler and The Spectator

Scotland

Death of dramatist, essayist and publisher Sir Richard Steele, the Dubliner who founded The Tatler and The Spectator. This September 1, 1729 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.

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