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Raymond Crotty, radical economist, is born in Co. Kilkenny
Raymond Crotty, radical economist, is born in Co. Kilkenny Raymond Crotty, the Irish economist and writer, was born in County Kilkenny. He was born on January 04, 1925, in Ballyduff, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Crotty was known for his contributions to economic thought and his advocacy for alternative economic policies, particularly in the context of Ireland’s development. …

Cardinal William Conway, Primate of All Ireland from 1963-1977, is born
Cardinal William Conway, Primate of All Ireland from 1963-1977, is born William John Cardinal Conway (22 January 1913 – 17 April 1977) was an Irish cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland from 1963 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1965. He was head of the Catholic Church in Ireland during the reforms of the Second Vatican Council. …

Queen Victoria dies; Edward VII accedes to the throne
Queen Victoria dies; Edward VII accedes to the throne Queen Victoria, who reigned for more than 63 years, passed away on January 22, 1901. …

Alfred Denis Godley, classical scholar and writer, is born in Ashfield, Co. Cavan
Alfred Denis Godley, classical scholar and writer, is born in Ashfield, Co. Cavan Alfred Denis Godley (22 January 1856 – 27 June 1925) was an Anglo-Irish classical scholar and author of humorous poems. …

Scottish Author George Gordon (Byron) was born
Scottish Author George Gordon (Byron) was born George Gordon Byron, commonly known as Lord Byron, the renowned Scottish poet and author, was born on January 22, 1788. He is best known for his influential poetry and his flamboyant lifestyle. …

Henry Welbore Agar-Ellis, 2nd Viscount Clifden, born
Henry Welbore Agar-Ellis, 2nd Viscount Clifden, born Henry Welbore Agar-Ellis, 2nd Viscount Clifden, was born on January 22, 1761. He was a British politician and nobleman who served in various governmental roles during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Henry Welbore Agar succeeded to the title of Viscount Clifden upon the death of his father, Welbore Ellis Agar, 1st Viscount Clifden, in 1805. …

William of Orange and Mary become joint sovereigns of the UK
William of Orange and Mary become joint sovereigns of the UK William of Orange and Mary became joint sovereigns of England, Scotland, and Ireland after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The Glorious Revolution was a pivotal event in English history that led to the overthrow of King James II. The revolution was considered “glorious” because it was relatively bloodless and resulted in significant political and constitutional changes. …

James Stewart, the Regent Moray, murdered
James Stewart, the Regent Moray, murdered James Stewart, known as the Regent Moray, was a significant figure in the turbulent history of Scotland during the 16th century. He served as Regent of Scotland from 1567 to 1570 and played a central role in the political and religious conflicts of the time. …