July 25

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Elizabeth Hamilton, born

Elizabeth Hamilton, born

Elizabeth Hamilton (1756 or 1758 – 23 July 1816) was a Scottish essayist, poet, satirist and novelist, who in both her prose and fiction entered into the French-revolutionary era controversy in Britain over the education and rights of women.

July 25, 1758
Thomas (Viscount) Wentworth becomes Lord Deputy of Ireland

Thomas (Viscount) Wentworth becomes Lord Deputy of Ireland

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, KG (13 April 1593 (NS) – 12 May 1641) was an English statesman and a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War. He served in Parliament and was a supporter of King Charles I.

July 25, 1632
King James I, born

King James I, born

James I (late July 1394 – 21 February 1437) was King of Scots from 1406 until his assassination in 1437.

July 25, 1394
Gruffydd Ab Rhys II, died

Gruffydd Ab Rhys II, died

Gruffydd ap Rhys II (died 25 July 1201) was a prince of Deheubarth in south-west Wales

July 25, 1201