Events for June 22

June 22, 1402

Owain Glyn Dwr routs English forces at the Battle of Bryn

Owain Glynd?r, sometimes anglicised as Owen Glendower (1359?c. 1416) and crowned as Owain IV of Wales, was the last Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales. He instigated an ultimately unsuccessful revolt against English rule of Wales.

June 22, 1798

Rebel southern column marches through Sculloge Gap, into Co. Carlow. Rebel northern column marches to camp at Croghan

June 22, 1866

Archbishop Cullen becomes the first Irishman elevated to Cardinal

June 22, 1922

Longford, born Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is shot and killed by the IRA on the steps of his home in London (link to Wild Geese)