Historedia
Person

Rear-Admiral Hugh Pigot

Events
1
Episodes
7
Years
1846–1847

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Rear-Admiral Hugh Pigot, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Black '47: the Great Famine's worst year in Ireland

    1846–1847

    Role: Naval Commander

    1. Winter 1846–47 · SkibbereenSkibbereen as Relief Inspiration

      Skibbereen, one of the hardest-hit areas, inspired several British relief initiatives during the winter of 1846–47.

    2. January 1847 · IrelandAbandonment of Non-Interference

      In January 1847, the British government abandoned its policy of non-interference, realizing its failure and turning to direct relief measures.

    3. 1 January 1847 · IrelandFounding of British Relief Association

      The British Relief Association was founded in January 1847 by prominent bankers and aristocrats to raise money for Irish relief.

    4. 14 January 1847 · CorkRoyal Navy Relief Operations

      The Royal Navy squadron in Cork undertook significant relief operations, distributing supplies from the British Relief Association.

    5. 25 March 1847 · IrelandPapal Encyclical for Irish Relief

      Pope Pius IX issued an encyclical in March 1847 calling the Catholic world to contribute to Irish relief.

    6. 17 April 1847 · IrelandTransfer of Relief Costs to Local Taxes

      In April 1847, the cost of famine relief was announced to be transferred to local taxes in Ireland.

    7. June 1847 · IrelandPassage of Poor Relief Act

      The Poor Relief Act 1847 was passed in June, establishing the principle that Irish property must support Irish poverty.

Sources

  1. Great Famine (Ireland) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02