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Mary Molesworth, and her daughters Melosina and Mary die in a fire at their London house
Mary Molesworth, and her daughters Melosina and Mary die in a fire at their London house …

Act of Parliament removes the right to vote from Catholics
Act of Parliament removes the right to vote from Catholics …

Philip de Courtenay lands at Dalkey and campaigns in the midlands and the Leinster mountains
Philip de Courtenay lands at Dalkey and campaigns in the midlands and the Leinster mountains …

Reginald II assumes Manx throne.
Reginald II assumes Manx throne. King Harald of the Isle of Man was the son of his predecessor, King Olaf II of the Isle of Man. He rose to power in the 1237 after his fathers death. His father had acquired a sizable empire during his rule, spanning many islands. Finding himself in control of this, Harald decided to tour his dominion and left his cousin Laglan as a steward in his absence. During Haralds absence, Laglan caused a great disturbance, though what actually transpired is unknown. On Haralds return, Laglan fled the island along with Haralds youngest son …

Donatus (or Dunan), the first Bishop of Dublin, dies
Donatus (or Dunan), the first Bishop of Dublin, dies Dúnán (died 6 May 1074) was the first bishop of Dublin, appointed under Dublin’s Hiberno-Norse kings. He is known also as Donatus or Donat. …