Births on April 26

Ambrose Dudley Mann

Born on April 26, 1801

Ambrose Dudley Mann, American politician and diplomat, 1st United States Assistant Secretary of State (d. 1889)

Ambrose Dudley Mann (April 26, 1801 – November 15, 1889) was the first United States Assistant Secretary of State and a commissioner for the Confederate States of America.

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Events on 1801

1 Jan

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The legislative union of Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland is completed to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
17 Feb

Thomas Jefferson
An electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved when Jefferson is elected President of the United States and Burr, Vice President by the United States House of Representatives.
23 Mar

Paul I of Russia
Tsar Paul I of Russia is struck with a sword, then strangled, and finally trampled to death inside his bedroom at St. Michael's Castle.
2 Apr

Battle of Copenhagen (1801)
French Revolutionary Wars: The British capture the Danish fleet.
10 May

Barbary pirates
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America.

Births on April 26

Ambrose Dudley Mann

Born on April 26, 1801

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Events on 1801

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Thomas Jefferson

Paul I of Russia

Battle of Copenhagen (1801)

Barbary pirates