Deaths on January 23

Edward Rutledge

Died on January 23, 1800

Edward Rutledge, American captain and politician, 39th Governor of South Carolina (b. 1749)

Edward Rutledge (November 23, 1749 – January 23, 1800) was an American Founding Father and politician who signed the Continental Association and was the youngest signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence. He later served as the 39th governor of South Carolina.

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Events on 1800

14 May

Washington, D.C.
The process of the U.S. Government moving the United States capital city from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. begins.
14 Jun

Battle of Marengo
The French Army of First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte defeats the Austrians at the Battle of Marengo in Northern Italy and re-conquers Italy.
30 Aug

Slave rebellion
Gabriel Prosser postpones a planned slave rebellion in Richmond, Virginia, but is arrested before he can make it happen.
7 Oct

Robert Surcouf
French corsair Robert Surcouf, commander of the 18-gun ship La Confiance, captures the British 38-gun Kent inspiring the traditional French song Le Trente-et-un du mois d'août.
17 Nov

6th United States Congress
The United States Congress holds its first session in Washington, D.C.

Deaths on January 23

Edward Rutledge

Died on January 23, 1800

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Washington, D.C.

Battle of Marengo

Slave rebellion

Robert Surcouf

6th United States Congress