Richard Pockrich (inventor) — Richard Pockrich ( aka Poekrich) [ODNB] (c.1690–1759) was the eccentric inventor of the Angelic organ in 1741. He was born at his family s estate Derrylusk, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, where they had their estate and extensive property. His father,… … Wikipedia
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Glass harp — A glass harp being played in Rome, Italy. The rims of wine glasses filled with water are rubbed by the player s fingers to create the notes. For the band, see Glass Harp (band) or for the similar instrument, see Glass harmonica. A glass harp… … Wikipedia
Verrillon — Illustration par Franchino Gafori représentant le verrillon dans Theorica musicae, Milan, 1492 (cliquez sur l image). Le verrillon[1],[2] … Wikipédia en Français
Monaghan Borough (Parliament of Ireland constituency) — Monaghan Borough Former constituency Created () Post Union Type Irish House of Commons Monaghan Borough was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800. Between 1725 and 1793 Catholics and those married to Catholics… … Wikipedia
David James O'Donoghue — (D.J. O Donoghue) (1866, Chelsea, London June 27, 1917[1]) was an Irish biographer and editor. He attended a Catholic school and furthered his own education at the British Museum. He began his journalistic work by writing for the Dublin papers… … Wikipedia
Brockhill Taylor — (died 1636) was a member of Parliament for Cavan Borough from 1634 to 1635 in the Irish House of Commons.In 1609 his father, John Taylor from Cambridge, had received the patantee of Ballyhaise, namely convert|1500|acre|km2 of arable land in… … Wikipedia
1759 in Ireland — Events*Restrictions on import of Irish cattle into England are removed.cite book | last=Moody, TW Martin, FX (eds)| year=1967 |title=The Course of Irish History | publisher=The Mercier Press | location=Cork, Ireland | pages=p 373] *Henry Flood… … Wikipedia
glass harmonica — a musical instrument composed of a set of graduated, revolving glass bowls, the rims of which are moistened and set in vibration by friction from the fingertips. [1905 10] * * * ▪ musical instrument musical instrument consisting of a set of … Universalium
