Births on December 12

Nikolay Karamzin

Born on December 12, 1766

Nikolay Karamzin, Russian poet and historian (d. 1826)

Nikolay Mikhailovich Karamzin (Russian: Николай Михайлович Карамзин; 12 December [O.S. 1 December] 1766 – 3 June [O.S. 22 May] 1826) was a Russian Imperial historian, romantic writer, poet and critic. He is best remembered for his fundamental History of the Russian State, a 12-volume national history.

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Events on 1766

18 Feb

Meermin slave mutiny
A mutiny by captive Malagasy begins at sea on the slave ship Meermin, leading to the ship's destruction on Cape Agulhas in present-day South Africa and the recapture of the instigators.
18 Mar

Stamp Act 1765
American Revolution: The British Parliament repeals the Stamp Act.
10 Nov

Rutgers University
The last colonial governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, signs the charter of Queen's College (later renamed Rutgers University).

Births on December 12

Nikolay Karamzin

Born on December 12, 1766

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Events on 1766

Meermin slave mutiny

Stamp Act 1765

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