9th July 1744
Jersey invader Philippe de Rullecourt is born
Philippe de Rullecourt led and was killed in the French invasion of Jersey that later became known as the Battle of Jersey. He had been born in Artois, close to Calais and died in the building that later became St Helier’s The Pierson pub.
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Other events that occured in July
The Prince of Wales visits Jersey to open Howard Hall
- The Prince of Wales came to Jersey by boat so he could open the recently finished Howard Hall at Victoria College.
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The King approves construction of defensive towers
- After governor Henry Seymour proposed building defensive towers around Jersey's coast the king approved the plan.
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Reform Jersey registered as a political party
- The centre-left Reform Jersey political party was registered at the Royal Court on 4 July and contested the 15 October election.
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Author Ellen Anne Hewett is born
- Ellen Hewett, born Ellen Baker, was just 12 when she emigrated from Jersey to New Zealand, along with the rest of her family.
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