Events for July 16
July 16, 1865
James Owen Hannay, born
George A. Birmingham was the pen name of James Owen Hannay (16 July 1865 – 2 February 1950), Irish clergyman and prolific novelist.
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July 16, 1803
Robert Emmet
Robert Emmet (4 March 1778 – 20 September 1803) was an Irish Republican, orator and rebel leader.
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July 16, 1328
David II, married
David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) was King of Scots from 1329 until his death in 1371. Upon the death of his father, Robert the Bruce, David succeeded to the throne at the age of five, and was crowned at Scone in November 1331, becoming the first Scottish monarch to be anointed at their coronation.
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July 16, 1309
James Stewart, died
The High Steward or Great Steward was given in the 12th century to Walter Fitzalan, whose descendants became the Stewart family.
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