Deaths on January 9

Noble Wimberly Jones

Died on January 9, 1805

Noble Wimberly Jones, American physician and politician (b. 1723)

Noble Wimberly Jones (c. 1723 – January 9, 1805) was an American physician and statesman from Savannah, Georgia. A leading Georgia patriot in the American Revolution, he served as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1781 and 1782.

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7 Apr

Symphony No. 3 (Beethoven)
German composer Ludwig van Beethoven premiered his Third Symphony, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.
21 Oct

Battle of Trafalgar
Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar: A British fleet led by Vice Admiral Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Villeneuve.
1 Nov

War of the Third Coalition
Napoleon Bonaparte invades Austria during the War of the Third Coalition.
11 Nov

Battle of Dürenstein
Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Dürenstein: Eight thousand French troops attempt to slow the retreat of a vastly superior Russian and Austrian force.
2 Dec

Battle of Austerlitz
War of the Third Coalition: Battle of Austerlitz: French troops under Napoleon Bonaparte decisively defeat a joint Russo-Austrian force.

Deaths on January 9

Noble Wimberly Jones

Died on January 9, 1805

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Events on 1805

Symphony No. 3 (Beethoven)

Battle of Trafalgar

War of the Third Coalition

Battle of Dürenstein

Battle of Austerlitz