Events for November 12

November 12, 2005

St Machar Day, patron saint of Aberdeen

Saint Machar is the Diocesan Patron Saint of Aberdeen; the Feast Day being observed on 12th November.

November 12, 1798

Hours before his execution, Irish Rebel, Wolf Tone suffers a deep wound in his neck

For his involvement, Wolfe Tone was arrested and said in court that he was determined “by frank and open war to procure the separation” of Ireland and England.

November 12, 1276

Edward 1 of England rejects peace offers and launches war on Llywelen ap Gruffydd

Edward I of England, (reigned 1272-1307) also known as Edward Longshanks, (b June 17,1239, d July 07, 1307) completed the conquest of Wales and temporarily subdued Scotland.

November 12, 1869

The Edinburgh Seven, Edinburgh University became the first in Britain to allow women to study medicine

Edinburgh University became the first in Britain to allow women to study medicine (though not graduate).