Deaths on January 18

Francis George of Schönborn-Buchheim

Died on January 18, 1756

Francis George of Schönborn-Buchheim, Archbishop-Elector of Trier (b. 1682)

Franz Georg von Schönborn-Buchheim (15 June 1682 – 18 January 1756) was the Archbishop-Elector of Trier from 1729 until 1756, and the Prince-Bishop of Worms and Prince-Provost of Ellwangen from 1732 until 1756.

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Events on 1756

20 Jun

Black Hole of Calcutta
A British garrison is imprisoned in the Black Hole of Calcutta.
30 Jul

Catherine Palace
In Saint Petersburg, Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly built Catherine Palace to Empress Elizabeth and her courtiers.
29 Aug

Seven Years' War
Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War in Europe.

Deaths on January 18

Francis George of Schönborn-Buchheim

Died on January 18, 1756

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Events on 1756

Black Hole of Calcutta

Catherine Palace

Seven Years' War