Ireland

Penal law to prevent the further growth of property restricts landholding rights for Catholics

An Act to prevent the further Growth of Popery (2 Anne, c.6; commonly known as the Popery Act or the Gavelkind Act) was an Act of the Parliament of Ireland that was passed in 1704 designed to suppress Roman Catholicism in Ireland (“Popery”). William Edward Hartpole Lecky called it the most notorious of the Irish Penal Laws.

John Asgill, newly elected MP for Enniscorthy, is expelled from the Irish parliament

1703 – John Asgill Expelled from Irish Parliament for Heretical Pamphlet

Francis Annesley is expelled from the Irish Commons for his part in The Report of the Commissioners

The first Irish parliament of Queen Anne is called; Alan Brodrick is unanimously elected Speaker

Birth of Philip Tisdall, politician and Attorney General noted for his lavish hospitality

Philip Tisdall was born on March 1, 1703. He was an influential Irish politician and served as the Attorney General for Ireland from 1760 to 1777. Tisdall was a key figure in Irish politics during the 18th century, known not just for his legal acumen but also for his lavish hospitality and social prominence.

Birth of Sir Richard Cox, politician and pamphleteer

Sir Richard Cox, 1st Baronet PC (25 March 1650 – 3 May 1733) the politician and pamphleteer, was born on the 25th of March 1650 in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland.

Irish Brigade of France fights in the battle of Friedlingen

Scottish born pirate Captain William Kidd, tried for piracy at Londons Old Bailey

William Captain Kidd: (January 22, 1654 – May 23, 1701) is often remembered in infamy as a cruel, bloody pirate. Indeed, he, along with his crew, has been accused of every crime in pirate history by popular tradition. He achieved perhaps more fame in song, story, and legend than any other pirate to sail the seven seas. However, historical record calls this characterization into question. It is more likely that Kidd: earned his reputation through circumstance and did not consider himself to even be a pirate.

Anthony Malone, politician, born

Anthony Malone, was an Irish lawyer and politician and prominent figure in the 18th century, was born on December 05, 1700, in County Westmeath, Ireland. He played a significant role in Irish politics and law during a crucial period in Irish history.

James Thomson, Scots author of Rule Britannia, born.