Births on January 14

Zachris Topelius

Born on January 14, 1818

Zachris Topelius, Finnish author and journalist (d. 1898)

Zachris Topelius (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈsǎkːrɪs tɔˈpěːlɪɵs], Finland Swedish pronunciation: [ˈsɑkris toˈpeːliʉs]; 14 January 1818 – 12 March 1898) was a Finnish author, poet, journalist, historian, and rector of the University of Helsinki who wrote novels related to Finnish history in Swedish.

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Events on 1818

12 Feb

Chilean Declaration of Independence
Bernardo O'Higgins formally approves the Chilean Declaration of Independence near Concepción, Chile.
4 Apr

Flag of the United States
The United States Congress adopts the flag of the United States with 13 red and white stripes and one star for each state (then 20).
16 Apr

Rush-Bagot Treaty
The United States Senate ratifies the Rush-Bagot Treaty, establishing the border with Canada.
20 Apr

Trial by battle
The case of Ashford v Thornton ends, with Abraham Thornton allowed to go free rather than face a retrial for murder, after his demand for trial by battle is upheld.

Births on January 14

Zachris Topelius

Born on January 14, 1818

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Events on 1818

Chilean Declaration of Independence

Flag of the United States

Rush-Bagot Treaty

Trial by battle