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Arthur Conan Doyle, died
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (b. 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh - d. 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction and the adventures of Professor Challenger.
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, exhibition burned down
Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall is a well known and loved building with a rich and varied lifetime, having been home to some of the city’s most exciting events, concerts and exhibitions. For more information visit the Kelvin Hall blog.
Death of Cathal Brugha
Cathal Brugha; born Charles William St John Burgess; 18 July 1874 – 7 July 1922)
Home Rule bill Passes - 2nd Time
The Irish Home Rule movement was a movement that campaigned for self-government (or “home rule”) for Ireland within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It was the dominant political movement of Irish nationalism from 1870 to the end of World War I.
Francis Fowke, born
Francis Fowke (7 July 1823 – 4 December 1865) was an Irish engineer and architect, and a captain in the Corps of Royal Engineers. Most of his architectural work was executed in the Renaissance style, although he made use of relatively new technologies to create iron framed buildings, with large open galleries and spaces.
John Kells Ingram, born
John Kells Ingram (7 July 1823 – 1 May 1907) was an Irish economist and poet who started his career as a mathematician.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan, died
Richard Brinsley Sheridan, (baptized November 04, 1751, Dublin, Ireland—died July 07, 1816, London, England), Irish-born playwright, impresario, orator, and Whig politician.
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet - Waverly Novels
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet FRSE FSAScot (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832)
Godert de Ginkel, 1st Earl of Athlone offers pardon
Godard van Reede, 1st Earl of Athlone, Baron van Reede, Lord of Ginkel, born in the Netherlands as Baron Godard van Reede (Amerongen, 14 June 1644 – 11 February 1703, Utrecht) was a Dutch general in Williamite service who rose to prominence during the Williamite War in Ireland.
John Knox becomes 1st Protestant Minister in Edinburgh
John Knox (Scottish Gaelic: Iain Knox), born (c. 1514 – 24 November 1572) was a Scottish minister, Reformed theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country’s Reformation.