Ireland

Robert Emmet, Irish patriot, is executed in Dublin

Robert Emmet, Irish patriot and revolutionary, was executed on September 20, 1803, in Dublin. He was only 25 years old.

Death of John Barry, a native of Ballystampson, Co. Wexford

On September 13, 1803, Commodore John Barry, a native of Ballysampson, Co. Wexford, Ireland, died in Philadelphia. He is celebrated as the “Father of the American Navy” for his pivotal role in founding and shaping the naval forces of the United States during and after the American Revolutionary War.

French Irish Legion organized in Brittany

Samuel Neilson, co-founder of the United Irishmen, dies

The British capture Robert Emmet

James Napper Tandy, Irish patriot, dies in exile in France.

James Napper Tandy (1740 - August 24, 1803), was an Irish rebel leader, during the struggle for home rule.

Edmund Rice opens a school for poor boys in Waterford - precursor of the schools run by the Christian Brothers

Robert Emmet leads an armed outbreak

Robert Emmet (4 March 1778 – 20 September 1803) was an Irish Republican, orator and rebel leader.

Robert Emmet

Robert Emmet (4 March 1778 – 20 September 1803) was an Irish Republican, orator and rebel leader.

Paul Cullen, prelate, is born in Prospect, Co. Kildare

Paul Cardinal Cullen (29 April 1803 – 24 October 1878) was Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin and previously of Armagh, and the first Irish cardinal.