Thomas Sandby, English cartographer, painter, and architect (b. 1721)
Thomas Sandby (1721 – 25 June 1798) was an English draughtsman, watercolour artist, architect and teacher. In 1743 he was appointed private secretary to the Duke of Cumberland, who later appointed him Deputy Ranger of Windsor Great Park, where he was responsible for considerable landscaping work.
Along with his younger brother Paul, he was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768, and was its first professor of architecture. His most notable architectural work was the Freemason's Hall in London (now demolished).
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Irish Rebellion of 1798
The Battle of New Ross: The attempt to spread the United Irish Rebellion into Munster is defeated. - 1Aug
Battle of the Nile
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay): Battle begins when a British fleet engages the French Revolutionary Navy fleet in an unusual night action. - 2Aug
Battle of the Nile
French Revolutionary Wars: The Battle of the Nile concludes in a British victory. - 22Aug
Irish Rebellion of 1798
French troops land at Kilcummin, County Mayo, Ireland to aid the rebellion. - 27Aug
Irish Rebellion of 1798
Wolfe Tone's United Irish and French forces clash with the British Army in the Battle of Castlebar, part of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, resulting in the creation of the French puppet Republic of Connacht.