Events for August 04

August 4, 1900

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the future Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, born.

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who would later become Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was born on August 4, 1900, in London, England. She played a significant role in British history, both as the wife of King George VI and as the mother of Queen Elizabeth II. Her life spanned a century of immense change, and she became one of the most beloved members of the British royal family.

August 4, 1654

Birth in Midleton, Co. Cork of Thomas Brodrick, politician in Irish and British Houses of Commons who led the inquiry into the South Sea Bubble

Thomas Brodrick, born in Midleton, County Cork, in 1654, was a prominent Irish politician who played a significant role in both the Irish and British Houses of Commons. He is perhaps best known for leading the parliamentary inquiry into the South Sea Bubble, one of the most infamous financial crises in British history.

August 4, 1878

Birth of Margaret Pearse, teacher, politician and sister of Padraic Pearse, in Dublin

Margaret Pearse, born on August 4, 1878, in Dublin, Ireland, was a teacher, politician, and the sister of the famous Irish revolutionary leader Pádraic Pearse. Margaret Pearse played an important role in Irish history, both through her involvement in education and her political activities following the 1916 Easter Rising.

August 4, 1870

Birth of the entertainer Sir Harry Lauder.

Sir Harry Lauder, one of Scotland’s most beloved entertainers, was born on August 4, 1870, in Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland. Lauder was a singer, comedian, and songwriter, widely known for his music hall performances and his signature style, which celebrated Scottish culture and humor.