Events for November 22

November 23, 1810

Margaret Aylward, founder of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, born in Waterford

Margaret Aylward, was an Irish Catholic nun, philanthropist, and founder of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, was born on November 23, 1810, in Thomas Street, Waterford, Ireland.

November 22, 2001

Jack McConnell elected First Minister of Scotland, succeeding Henry McLeish who had resigned

Jack McConnell, a Scottish Labour politician, was elected as the First Minister of Scotland on November 22, 2001, succeeding Henry McLeish. This followed the resignation of Henry McLeish as the First Minister.

November 22, 1773

Lord John Beresford, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland, is born in Dublin

Lord John George de la Poer Beresford PC (Ire) (22 November 1773 – 18 July 1862) was an Anglican archbishop and Primate.

November 22, 1830

Justin McCarthy, politician, novelist and historian, is born in Cork

Justin McCarthy, born on November 22, 1830, in Cork City, Ireland, was a multifaceted figure who made contributions to both politics and literature. He began his career as a journalist, aged 18, in Cork. From 1853 to 1859 he was in Liverpool, on the staff of the Northern Daily Times.