Births on July 15

Thomas Bulfinch

Born on July 15, 1796

Thomas Bulfinch, American mythologist (d. 1867)

Thomas Bulfinch (July 15, 1796 – May 27, 1867) was an American writer born in Newton, Massachusetts, best known for Bulfinch's Mythology, the posthumous combination of his three volumes of mythologies.

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Events on 1796

1 Feb

York, Upper Canada
The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York.
9 Mar

Joséphine de Beauharnais
Napoléon Bonaparte marries his first wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais.
15 May

Milan
War of the First Coalition: Napoleon enters Milan in triumph.
11 Jul

Jay Treaty
The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty.
17 Nov

Battle of the Bridge of Arcole
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat the Austrians in Italy.

Births on July 15

Thomas Bulfinch

Born on July 15, 1796

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Events on 1796

York, Upper Canada

Joséphine de Beauharnais

Milan

Jay Treaty

Battle of the Bridge of Arcole