Events for April 23

January 8, 1107

King Alexander I crowned

King Alexander I of Scotland, also known as Alexander I of Alba, was crowned on April 23, 1107. He was the son of King Malcolm III and Queen Margaret, and his reign marked an important period in the history of Scotland. Alexander I ruled as King of the Scots from 1107 until his death in 1124.

April 23, 1805

James Henthorn Todd, scholar, is born in Dublin

James Henthorn Todd (23 April 1805 – 28 June 1869) was a biblical scholar, educator, and Irish historian. He is noted for his efforts to place religious disagreements on a rational historical footing, for his advocacy of a liberal form of Protestantism, and for his endeavors as an educator, librarian, and scholar in Irish history.

April 23, 1723

Mervyn Archdall, antiquary, is born in Dublin

Mervyn Archdall (1723 – 1791) was an Irish antiquary and clergyman of the Church of Ireland.

April 23, 1926

J.P. Donleavy, author of The Ginger Man, is born in New York

James Patrick Donleavy (23 April 1926 – 11 September 2017) was an American-Irish novelist, short story writer and playwright. His best-known work is the novel The Ginger Man, which was initially banned for obscenity.