Deaths on December 28

Joseph Pitton de Tournefort

Died on December 28, 1708

Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, French botanist and mycologist (b. 1656)

Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (5 June 1656 – 28 December 1708) was a French botanist, notable as the first to make a clear definition of the concept of genus for plants. Botanist Charles Plumier was his pupil and accompanied him on his voyages.

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Events on 1708

11 Mar

Scottish Militia Bill
Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation.
11 Sep

Battle of Poltava
Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the Great Northern War. The army is defeated nine months later in the Battle of Poltava, and the Swedish Empire ceases to be a major power.
9 Oct

Battle of Lesnaya
Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya.

Deaths on December 28

Joseph Pitton de Tournefort

Died on December 28, 1708

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Events on 1708

Scottish Militia Bill

Battle of Poltava

Battle of Lesnaya