Events for November 16

November 16, 1272

Henry III, the King of England, Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Aquitaine dies

King Henry III of England, died on November 16, 1272, also known as Henry of Winchester, was King of England, Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Aquitaine from 1216 until his death in 1272

November 16, 1795

Edward King, Viscount Kingsborough, student and promoter of Mexican antiquities, is born in Cork

Edward King, Viscount Kingsborough (1795-1837), was known for his interest in Mexican antiquities and his contributions to the study and promotion of Mexican history and culture. Here are some key points about his life and work:

November 16, 1814

US General Michael Kelly Lawler, Union army, is born in Co. Kildare

Michael Kelly Lawler (November 16, 1814 – July 26, 1882) was a volunteer militia soldier in the Black Hawk War 1831–1832, an officer in the United States Army in both the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.

November 16, 1745

Scottish Jacobite rising of 1745 begins invasion of England

English army sets out from Newcastle in vain attempt to stop Scottish Jacobite invasion of England.