Births on April 15

Charles Willson Peale

Born on April 15, 1741

Charles Willson Peale, American painter and soldier (d. 1827)

Charles Willson Peale (April 15, 1741 – February 22, 1827) was an American painter, soldier, scientist, inventor, politician and naturalist. He is best remembered for his portrait paintings of leading figures of the American Revolution, and for establishing one of the first museums in the United States.

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Events on 1741

18 Mar

New York Conspiracy of 1741
New York governor George Clarke's complex at Fort George is burned in an arson attack, starting the New York Conspiracy of 1741.
10 Apr

Battle of Mollwitz
War of the Austrian Succession: Prussia gains control of Silesia at the Battle of Mollwitz.
10 Aug

Battle of Colachel
King Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeats the Dutch East India Company at the Battle of Colachel, effectively bringing about the end of the Dutch colonial rule in India.

Births on April 15

Charles Willson Peale

Born on April 15, 1741

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Battle of Colachel