Deaths on January 7

Allan Ramsay (poet)

Died on January 7, 1758

Allan Ramsay, Scottish poet and playwright (b. 1686)

Allan Ramsay (15 October 1686 – 7 January 1758) was a Scottish poet (or makar), playwright, publisher, librarian, and impresario of early Enlightenment Edinburgh.

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Events on 1758

21 May

French and Indian War
Ten-year-old Mary Campbell is abducted in Pennsylvania by Lenape during the French and Indian War. She is returned six and a half years later.
12 Jun

Siege of Louisbourg (1758)
French and Indian War: Siege of Louisbourg: James Wolfe's attack at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia commences.
25 Aug

Battle of Zorndorf
Seven Years' War: Frederick II of Prussia defeats the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf.
14 Oct

Battle of Hochkirch
Seven Years' War: Austria defeats Prussia at the Battle of Hochkirch.
25 Nov

Fort Duquesne
French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control. Later, Fort Pitt will be built nearby and grow into modern Pittsburgh.

Deaths on January 7

Allan Ramsay (poet)

Died on January 7, 1758

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Events on 1758

French and Indian War

Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

Battle of Zorndorf

Battle of Hochkirch

Fort Duquesne