County Armagh is in Province of Ulster.
In 1760 Francis Johnston was born to William Johnston at Armagh. He married before 1823 Anne Barnes.
Before 1672 John Vesey [aged 33] was appointed Archdeacon of Armagh and Dean of Cork.
In 1806 Francis Johnston [aged 46] designed Armagh Court House built between 1806 and 1809.
In 1789 Francis Johnston [aged 29] was commissioned by Archbishop Richard Robinson 1st Baron Rokeby [aged 81], and Archbishop of Armagh to design the Armagh Observatory.
Time Team Series 3 Episode 5: Palace of the Irish Kings was filmed between 7th April 1995 and 9th April 1995. It was originally shown on 4th February 1996.
Location: Navan Fort, Armagh [Map].
On 2nd October 1841 Capel Molyneux 7th Baronet was born to George Molyneux 6th Baronet [aged 27] and Emma Green Lady Molyneux [aged 26] at Castle Dillon House, Armagh [Map]. He married 13th January 1863 Mary Emily Fitzgerald Lady Molyneux.
On 1st August 1776 Archibald Acheson 2nd Earl Gosford was born to Arthur Acheson 1st Earl Gosford [aged 31] and Millicent Pole Countess Gosford [aged 26] at Market Hill He married before 20th August 1806 Mary Sparrow Countess Gosford and had issue.
In 1778 Olivia Acheson was born to Arthur Acheson 1st Earl Gosford [aged 33] and Millicent Pole Countess Gosford [aged 28] at Market Hill. She married 14th March 1797 Brigadier-General Robert Bernard Sparrow and had issue.
On 18th January 1796 Reverend Richard Buckby [aged 73] died. He was buried at Seagoe Churchyard where his incription reads ... Sacred to the memory of the Rev Richard Buckby who Departed this life January 18th 1796 aged 72 years late Vicar of the parish of Segoe 33 years a sincere friend To the family drops a tear of sorrow for the departure Of the above worthy and honourable character.
See Prehistoric Ireland.
Between 3500BC and 2900BC. Slieve Gullion Passage Tomb [Map] is a restored Neolithic Passage Tomb on top of Slieve Gullion mountain; said to be the highest Passage Tomb in Ireland. The entrance is aligned with the setting sun on the winter solstice. Radiocarbon dating suggests it was built c.3500–2900
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 18th August 1892 George Victor Drogo Montagu 8th Duke Manchester [aged 39] died at Tandragee Castle. His succeeded son William Montagu 9th Duke Manchester [aged 15] succeeded 9th Duke Manchester, 12th Earl Manchester, 12th Viscount Mandeville, 12th Baron Montagu of Kimbolton.
On 2nd October 1902 Alexander Montagu 10th Duke of Manchester was born to William Montagu 9th Duke Manchester [aged 25] and Helena Zimmerman [aged 24] at Tandragee Castle. He married (1) 5th May 1927 Nell Vere Stead Duchess Manchester and had issue (2) 7th February 1969 Elizabeth Fullerton.