Events for September 29

September 29, 1621

Charter granted to Sir William Alexander of Menstrie to colonize the Baronetcy of Nova Scotia.

September 29, 1603

Rory O'Donnell kisses the kings hand and is created Earl of Tyrconnell

September 29, 1364

Charles of Blois dies in the Battle of Auray

CHARLES (c. 13191364), duke of Brittany, known as CHARLES OF BLOIS and CHARLES OF CH~TfLLON, was the son of Guy of Chhtillon, count of Blois (d. 1342), and of Marguerite of Valois, sister of Philip VI. of France. In 1337 he married Jeanne of Penthivre

September 29, 1826

Charles Cornwallis Chesney, professor of military history, is born in Kilkeel, Co. Down