Births on February 2

Henri de Rigny

Born on February 2, 1782

Henri de Rigny, French admiral and politician, French Minister of War (d. 1835)

Marie Henri Daniel Gauthier, comte de Rigny (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi də ʁiɲi]; 2 February 1782 – 6 November 1835) was the commander of the French squadron at the Battle of Navarino in the Greek War of Independence.

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Events on 1782

9 Apr

Battle of the Saintes
American War of Independence: Battle of the Saintes begins.
19 Apr

Dutch Republic
John Adams secures the Dutch Republic's recognition of the United States as an independent government. The house which he had purchased in The Hague, Netherlands becomes the first American embassy.
21 Apr

Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke
The city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is founded on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke.
20 Jun

Great Seal of the United States
The U.S. Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United States.
13 Sep

Great Siege of Gibraltar
American Revolutionary War: Franco-Spanish troops launch the unsuccessful "grand assault" during the Great Siege of Gibraltar.

Births on February 2

Henri de Rigny

Born on February 2, 1782

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Events on 1782

Battle of the Saintes

Dutch Republic

Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke

Great Seal of the United States

Great Siege of Gibraltar