Births on August 15

Sangolli Rayanna

Born on August 15, 1798

Sangolli Rayanna, Indian warrior (d. 1831)

Sangolli Rayanna (15 August 1796 – 26 January 1831) was an Indian revolutionary, military chief (Shetsanadi) and warrior in the Kittur princely state in the present day Indian state of Karnataka. He was the Shetsanadi of the Kingdom of Kittur ruled at the time by Rani Channamma and fought the British East India Company till his death. His life was the subject of the 2012 Kannada film Sangolli Rayanna.He belonged to the Haalumatha (ಹಾಲುಮತ ) Kuruba family.

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Events on 1798

5 Jun

Irish Rebellion of 1798
The Battle of New Ross: The attempt to spread the United Irish Rebellion into Munster is defeated.
7 Jul

Treaty of Alliance (1778)
As a result of the XYZ Affair, the U.S. Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War".
1 Aug

Battle of the Nile
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay): Battle begins when a British fleet engages the French Revolutionary Navy fleet in an unusual night action.
22 Aug

Irish Rebellion of 1798
French troops land at Kilcummin, County Mayo, Ireland to aid the rebellion.
27 Aug

Irish Rebellion of 1798
Wolfe Tone's United Irish and French forces clash with the British Army in the Battle of Castlebar, part of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, resulting in the creation of the French puppet Republic of Connacht.

Births on August 15

Sangolli Rayanna

Born on August 15, 1798

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Events on 1798

Irish Rebellion of 1798

Treaty of Alliance (1778)

Battle of the Nile

Irish Rebellion of 1798

Irish Rebellion of 1798