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
Courts declare widow mentally competent
- Fanny Radmall inherited a huge fortune but the Jersey courts were asked to rule on whether she was competent to manage it.
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Author Jack Higgins is born
- Jack Higgins was born Henry Patterson, on 27 July 1929. He is best known for his 1975 thriller, The Eagle Has Landed.
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Triple Cross opens in cinemas
- Triple Cross tells the story of Eddie Chapman who was arrested in Jersey during the occupation and became a triple agent.
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Jersey Evening Post editor is tried for publishing secrets
- The Jersey Royal Court sat on a Saturday to hear a case against WE Guiton, both owner and editor of the Jersey Evening Post.
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