Births on August 1

William B. Travis

Born on August 1, 1809

William B. Travis, American colonel and lawyer (d. 1836)

William Barret "Buck" Travis (August 1, 1809 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American lawyer and soldier. At the age of 26, he was a lieutenant colonel in the Texas Army. He died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. Travis County and Travis Park were named after him for being the commander of the Republic of Texas at the Battle of the Alamo.

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Events on 1809

16 Jan

Battle of Corunna
Peninsular War: The British defeat the French at the Battle of La Coruña.
10 Apr

War of the Fifth Coalition
Napoleonic Wars: The War of the Fifth Coalition begins when forces of the Austrian Empire invade Bavaria.
20 Apr

Battle of Abensberg
Two Austrian army corps in Bavaria are defeated by a First French Empire army led by Napoleon at the Battle of Abensberg on the second day of a four-day campaign that ended in a French victory.
17 May

Papal States
Emperor Napoleon I orders the annexation of the Papal States to the French Empire.
5 Jul

Battle of Wagram
The largest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, the Battle of Wagram is fought between the French and Austrian Empires.

Births on August 1

William B. Travis

Born on August 1, 1809

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Events on 1809

Battle of Corunna

War of the Fifth Coalition

Battle of Abensberg

Papal States

Battle of Wagram