Births on February 19

Émilie Gamelin

Born on February 19, 1800

Émilie Gamelin, Canadian nun and social worker, founded the Sisters of Providence (d. 1851)

Émilie Tavernier Gamelin, SP, (19 February 1800 – 23 September 1851) was a Canadian social worker and Roman Catholic religious sister. She is best known as the founder of the Sisters of Providence of Montreal. In 2001 she was beatified by Pope John Paul II.

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Events on 1800

7 Jun

Saskatchewan River
David Thompson reaches the mouth of the Saskatchewan River in Manitoba.
14 Jun

Battle of Marengo
The French Army of First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte defeats the Austrians at the Battle of Marengo in Northern Italy and re-conquers Italy.
30 Aug

Slave rebellion
Gabriel Prosser postpones a planned slave rebellion in Richmond, Virginia, but is arrested before he can make it happen.
7 Oct

Robert Surcouf
French corsair Robert Surcouf, commander of the 18-gun ship La Confiance, captures the British 38-gun Kent inspiring the traditional French song Le Trente-et-un du mois d'août.
17 Nov

6th United States Congress
The United States Congress holds its first session in Washington, D.C.

Births on February 19

Émilie Gamelin

Born on February 19, 1800

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Events on 1800

Saskatchewan River

Battle of Marengo

Slave rebellion

Robert Surcouf

6th United States Congress