1791 in Ireland
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- 6 March - John McHale, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tuam, Irish Nationalist and writer (d.18811881 in Ireland-Events:*16 January - The lowest temperature ever recorded in Ireland, -19.1C at Markree, County Sligo.*3 February - Arrest of Michael Davitt.*William Ewart Gladstone's second Land Act secures the three"f"s ....
). - 17 August - Richard Lalor SheilRichard Lalor SheilRichard Lalor Sheil , Irish politician, writer and orator, was born at Drumdowney, Slieverue, County Kilkenny, Ireland...
, politician, writer and orator (d.18511851 in Ireland-Events:*Construction of MacNeill's Egyptian Arch, a railway bridge near Newry on the Dublin-Belfast railway line is completed.*Potato crop fails.-Births:*8 January - William McDonnell, 6th Earl of Antrim, peer .*14 March - Paddy Ryan, boxer -Events:*Construction of MacNeill's Egyptian Arch, a...
). - 14 December - Charles WolfeCharles Wolfe (poet)Charles Wolfe was an Irish poet, chiefly remembered for his "exquisite elegy", The Burial of Sir John Moore after Corunna-Family:...
, poet (d.18231823 in Ireland-Events:*Catholic Association formed by Daniel O'Connell, to further Catholic Emancipation.*Northern Whig newspaper is founded in Belfast.-Births:*1 January - Edward Butler, lawyer and politician in Australia ....
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- James GrahamJames Graham (soldier)James Graham was an Irish non-commissioned officer in the British Army during the Napoleonic wars, recognised as the "bravest man in the army". Serving in the Coldstream Guards, he was commended for his gallantry during the defence of Hougoumont, at Waterloo...
, soldier, commended for his gallantry during the Battle of WaterlooBattle of WaterlooThe Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815 near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands...
(d.18451845 in Ireland-Events:*Devon Commission reports to the British government on the poor living conditions of the Irish population: "in many districts their only food is the potato"....
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- George BryanGeorge BryanGeorge Bryan was a Pennsylvania businessman, statesman and politician of the Revolutionary era. He served as the first Vice-President of Pennsylvania and its second President following the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain...
, businessman, statesmanStatesmanA statesman is usually a politician or other notable public figure who has had a long and respected career in politics or government at the national and international level. As a term of respect, it is usually left to supporters or commentators to use the term...
and politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
(b.17311731 in Ireland-Events:* 25 June - The Royal Dublin Society , or Cumann Ríoga Bhaile Atha Cliath in Irish, was founded to "to promote and develop agriculture, arts, industry, and science in Ireland"...
). - Robert CarverRobert Carver (painter)Robert Carver was a Dublin born Irish painter, who worked as a painter of theatre scenery as well as painting framed works.-Career:...
, artist (b. c1730).