Births on April 7

James Curtiss

Born on April 7, 1803

James Curtiss, American journalist and politician, 11th Mayor of Chicago (d. 1859)

James Curtiss (also Curtis; March 29, 1806 – November 2, 1859) was an American politician who twice served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1847–1848 and 1850–1851) for the Democratic Party.

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James Curtiss
Mayor of Chicago

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Events on 1803

18 May

Treaty of Amiens
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France.
23 Sep

Battle of Assaye
Second Anglo-Maratha War: Battle of Assaye between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India.
20 Oct

Louisiana Purchase
The United States Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase.

Births on April 7

James Curtiss

Born on April 7, 1803

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Events on 1803

Treaty of Amiens

Battle of Assaye

Louisiana Purchase