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April 1, 1776

Irish-born Edward Hand is appointed a Brigadier General in the Continental Army

March 9, 1776

Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith published

June 23, 1777

William Brown, founder of the Argentine navy, is born in Foxford, Co. Mayo

June 7, 1777

Sir Philip Crampon, surgeon, is born in Dublin

March 17, 1777

Patrick Brontë, clergyman, is born in Ballynaskeagh, Co. Down

January 25, 1777

John Hobart, The Earl of Buckinghamshire, is sworn in as lord lieutenant

September 29, 1778

Birth in Dublin of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy

August 20, 1778

Birth of Bernardo OHiggins, of Co. Meath origins, first Chilean head of state

August 14, 1778

Gardiners Catholic Relief Act is enacted

April 18, 1778

William Bunbury, MP for Co. Carlow, dies after being thrown from his horse

March 4, 1778

Robert Emmet, one of Irelands most famous revolutionaries, is born in Dublin

December 13, 1779

British goods are boycotted in Irelands

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