Events for July 05
July 5, 1643
Sir Bevil Grenville, died
Sir Bevil Grenville (1596-1643), Royalist soldier in the English Civil War, was educated at Exeter College, Oxford.
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July 5, 1828
Daniel O’Connell wins the Clare election
Daniel O’Connell won the Clare by-election on July 5, 1828, in what became a pivotal moment in Irish and British political history. O’Connell, often referred to as “The Liberator,” was a leading Irish political leader who campaigned for Catholic emancipation—the right of Catholics to sit in the British Parliament, hold public office, and participate fully in public life.
Read MoreJuly 5, 1936
Brendan Halligan, born.
Brendan Halligan, an influential Irish politician, economist, and public servant, was born on July 5, 1936. Halligan was a prominent figure in Irish and European politics, known for his work with the Labour Party, his role in promoting European integration, and his contributions to public policy and economic planning in Ireland.
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