Deaths on December 16

Sir William James, 1st Baronet

Died on December 16, 1783

Sir William James, 1st Baronet, Welsh-English commander and politician (b. 1720)

Commodore Sir William James, 1st Baronet, FRS (c.1721 – 16 December 1783) was a Welsh-born commander of the East India Company navy, director of the company and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1774 to 1783. He conducted successful campaigns against the navies of Indian territories.

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Events on 1783

7 Feb

Great Siege of Gibraltar
American Revolutionary War: French and Spanish forces lift the Great Siege of Gibraltar.
15 Mar

Newburgh Conspiracy
In an emotional speech in Newburgh, New York, George Washington asks his officers not to support the Newburgh Conspiracy. The plea is successful and the threatened coup d'état never takes place.
26 May

American Revolution
A Great Jubilee Day held at North Stratford, Connecticut, celebrated the end of fighting in American Revolution.
22 Jun

Laki
A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France.
4 Dec

Fraunces Tavern
At Fraunces Tavern in New York City, U.S. General George Washington bids farewell to his officers.

Deaths on December 16

Sir William James, 1st Baronet

Died on December 16, 1783

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Events on 1783

Great Siege of Gibraltar

Newburgh Conspiracy

American Revolution

Laki

Fraunces Tavern