The Earl of Tyrone Dies

Irish Brigade of France fights in the battle of Marsaglia

The Merchant Maiden Hospital, later known as The Mary Erskine School, was founded by Mary Erskine in the Cowgate, Edinburgh.

Shortly after the Earl of Tyrone’s death, his spirit is said to have appeared to Lady Nicola Hamilton. The ghostly figure reportedly made several predictions, all of which came true—including a chilling prophecy that she would die on her 47th birthday, which she did.

This tale is one of Ireland’s most enduring paranormal legends, often cited in folklore collections and ghost story anthologies for its eerie accuracy and societal fascination.