Births on February 3

Caroline von Wolzogen

Born on February 3, 1763

Caroline von Wolzogen, German author (d. 1847)

Caroline von Wolzogen (née von Lengefeld) (3 February 1763, Rudolstadt – 11 January 1847, Jena), was a German writer in the Weimar Classicism circle. Her best-known works are a novel, Agnes von Lilien, and a biography of Friedrich Schiller, her brother-in-law.

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Events on 1763

10 Feb

Treaty of Paris (1763)
French and Indian War: The Treaty of Paris ends the war and France cedes Quebec to Great Britain.
7 May

Pontiac (Ottawa leader)
Pontiac's War begins with Pontiac's attempt to seize Fort Detroit from the British.
2 Jun

Fort Michilimackinac
Pontiac's Rebellion: At what is now Mackinaw City, Michigan, Chippewas capture Fort Michilimackinac by diverting the garrison's attention with a game of lacrosse, then chasing a ball into the fort.
1 Sep

Foundling Home in Moscow
Catherine II of Russia endorses Ivan Betskoy's plans for a Foundling Home in Moscow
7 Oct

Royal Proclamation of 1763
King George III of the United Kingdom issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing aboriginal lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlements.

Births on February 3

Caroline von Wolzogen

Born on February 3, 1763

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Events on 1763

Treaty of Paris (1763)

Pontiac (Ottawa leader)

Fort Michilimackinac

Foundling Home in Moscow

Royal Proclamation of 1763