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An Comunn Gaidhealach was formally instituted to preserve the Gaelic language
Scottish Gaelic, also known as Scots Gaelic or simply Gaelic, is a Goidelic language (in the Celtic branch of the Indo-European language family) native to the Gaels of Scotland. As a Goidelic language, Scottish Gaelic, as well as both Irish and Manx, developed out of Old Irish. It became a distinct spoken language sometime in the 13th century in the Middle Irish period, although a common literary language was shared by the Gaels of both Ireland and Scotland until well into the 17th century. Most of modern Scotland was once Gaelic-speaking, as evidenced especially by Gaelic-language place names
Rev. William Jackson, of the United Irishmen returns from France, is arrested
The Reverend William Jackson (1737 – 30 April 1795) was a noted Irish preacher, journalist, playwright, and radical. He served first as a preacher and private chaplain of the Church of England before moving into journalism, writing for several newspapers in London across both sides of the political aisle.
Royal Bank invents first overdraft, Wm Hogg overdraws by £1,000 (£66,000 at todays money)
An overdraft occurs when something is withdrawn in excess of what is in a current account. For financial systems, this can be funds in a bank account. In these situations the account is said to be “overdrawn”. In the economic system, if there is a prior agreement with the account provider for an overdraft, and the amount overdrawn is within the authorized overdraft limit, then interest is normally charged at the agreed rate. If the negative balance exceeds the agreed terms, then additional fees may be charged and higher interest rates may apply.
Sir John Sutton, Lord Dudley, is appointed lieutenant
John Sutton VI, 1st Baron Dudley, KG, (25 December 1400 – 30 September 1487) was an English nobleman, a diplomat, and councillor of King Henry VI. He fought in several battles during the Hundred Years War and the Wars of the Roses, as well as acting as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1428 to 1430.
Pelagius, champion of Celtic view of Christianity, banned by Roman political enemies in the Church
Pelagius was a theologian of British origin who lived during the late 4th and early 5th centuries. He is best known for founding Pelagianism, a theological doctrine that emphasized free will and the innate goodness of human beings, contrasting sharply with the doctrine of original sin promoted by other early Christian theologians, notably Augustine of Hippo.