1700

1. Birth of a legend.

   Arthur, son of Richard and Elizabeth Guinness is born in Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland.

   

2. Divine Influence.

   Rev Arthur Price, Archbishop of Cashel becomes Godfather to Arthur Guinness.

3. Elizabeth Guinness dies.

   Arthur’s mother, Elizabeth Guinness, passes away aged age 44.

4. First record of Arthur's service to Archbishop Price.