Events for November 20

November 20, 1800

Richard Rothwell, painter, is born in Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Richard Rothwell, the Irish portrait and genre painter, was born in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. He was born on November 20, 1800. Rothwell gained recognition for his portraiture during the early to mid-19th century. His paintings often featured prominent figures of the time, including literary and political personalities.

November 20, 1925

Eoin MacNeill, resigns from the Boundary Commission

Eoin MacNeill (Irish: Eoin Mac Néill; born John McNeill; 15 May 1867 – 15 October 1945) was an Irish scholar, Irish language enthusiast, Gaelic revivalist, nationalist and politician who served as Minister for Education from 1922 to 1925, Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann from 1921 to 1922, Minister for Industries 1919 to 1921 and Minister for Finance January 1919 to April 1919.

November 20, 1908

Alistair Cooke, journalist, is born

Alistair Cooke was born on November 20, 1908, in Salford, Lancashire, England. He was a British-American journalist, television personality, and broadcaster, best known for his long-running program “Letter from America.” Here are some key points about Alistair Cooke:

November 20, 1762

Francis Andrews is appointed first professor of history at the University of Dublin

Francis Andrews (1718 – 18 June 1774) was an Irish politician.