Births on July 12

Peter Chanel

Born on July 12, 1803

Peter Chanel, French priest and saint (d. 1841)

Peter Chanel (12 July 1803 – 28 April 1841), born Pierre Louis Marie Chanel, was a Catholic priest, missionary, and martyr. Chanel was a member of the Society of Mary or "Marists" and was sent as a missionary to Oceania. He arrived on the island of Futuna in November 1837. Chanel was clubbed to death in April 1841 at the instigation of a chief upset because his son converted.

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Events on 1803

18 May

Treaty of Amiens
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France.
23 Sep

Battle of Assaye
Second Anglo-Maratha War: Battle of Assaye between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India.
20 Oct

Louisiana Purchase
The United States Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase.

Births on July 12

Peter Chanel

Born on July 12, 1803

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Events on 1803

Treaty of Amiens

Battle of Assaye

Louisiana Purchase