Events for November 29

November 29, 1740

Rev. Edward Sewell, a couple-beggar, is hanged at Stephen's Green

Edward Sewell, a “couple-beggar” a term used for clergyman who conducts illegal marriages involving Catholics and Protestants - is hanged at Stephen’s Green

November 29, 1901

Fenian Thomas Clarke Luby, prominent Fenian, dies in New York

Thomas Clarke Luby (16 January 1822 – 29 November 1901) was an Irish revolutionary, author, journalist and one of the founding members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood.

November 29, 1599

Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow granted its charter by King James VI

The earliest form of the Royal College of Surgeons was the “Guild of Surgeons Within the City of London” founded in the 14th century. There was dispute between the surgeons and barber surgeons until an agreement was signed between them in 1493, giving the fellowship of surgeons the power of incorporation.

November 29, 1895

Denny Lane, Young Irelander, author and poet, died

Denny Lane (4 December 1818 – 29 November 1895) was an Irish businessman and nationalist public figure in Cork city, and in his youth a Young Irelander