Births on January 1

Edward Dickinson

Born on January 1, 1803

Edward Dickinson, American politician and father of poet Emily Dickinson (d. 1874)

Edward Dickinson (January 1, 1803 – June 16, 1874) was an American politician from Massachusetts. He is also known as the father of the poet Emily Dickinson; their family home in Amherst, the Dickinson Homestead, is a museum dedicated to her.

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Events on 1803

18 May

Treaty of Amiens
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France.
23 Sep

Battle of Assaye
Second Anglo-Maratha War: Battle of Assaye between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India.
20 Oct

Louisiana Purchase
The United States Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase.

Births on January 1

Edward Dickinson

Born on January 1, 1803

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Events on 1803

Treaty of Amiens

Battle of Assaye

Louisiana Purchase