Births on January 11

Ezra Cornell

Born on January 11, 1807

Ezra Cornell, American businessman and philanthropist, founded Western Union and Cornell University (d. 1874)

Ezra Cornell (; January 11, 1807 – December 9, 1874) was an American businessman, politician, and philanthropist of English descent. He was the founder of Western Union and a co-founder of Cornell University. He also served as President of the New York Agriculture Society and as a New York State Senator.

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Events on 1807

7 Feb

Battle of Eylau
Napoleonic Wars: Napoleon finds Bennigsen's Russian forces taking a stand at Eylau. After bitter fighting, the French take the town, but the Russians resume the battle the next day.
19 Feb

Aaron Burr
Former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr is arrested for treason in Wakefield, Alabama and confined to Fort Stoddert.
12 Apr

Fort Ricasoli
The Froberg mutiny ends when the remaining mutineers blow up the magazine of Fort Ricasoli.
22 May

Aaron Burr
A grand jury indicts former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr on a charge of treason.
20 Jul

Internal combustion engine
Nicéphore Niépce is awarded a patent by Napoleon for the Pyréolophore, the world's first internal combustion engine, after it successfully powered a boat upstream on the river Saône in France.

Births on January 11

Ezra Cornell

Born on January 11, 1807

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Events on 1807

Battle of Eylau

Aaron Burr

Fort Ricasoli

Aaron Burr

Internal combustion engine