David Horan : Short Biography

On 1 February 1702 the Battle of Cremona (Italy) between France and Austria took place during the ‘War of Spanish Succession’. Hundreds of Irishmen fought in French ranks that day, including Galway’s David Horan (Dillon Regiment), in what was ultimately an indecisive encounter. Horan would later have his right arm ampu-tated after being shot in subsequent fighting in Italy. It was while fighting in the Tyrol that Horan, who had been a Weaver at home, received his wounds. He did recover however, and he died at Mariembourg on the 4th April 1729. Pictured is an unattributed painting titled ‘Cremona, 1702’.
 

This Chronicle was created using information originally published in the South East Galway Archaeological and Historical Society Newsletter No. 26.