Births on June 15

Benjamin Wright Raymond

Born on June 15, 1801

Benjamin Wright Raymond, American merchant and politician, 3rd Mayor of Chicago (d. 1883)

Benjamin Wright Raymond (June 15, 1801 – April 6, 1883) was an American politician who twice served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1839–1840, 1842–1843) for the Whig Party.

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Events on 1801

1 Jan

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The legislative union of Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland is completed to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
23 Mar

Paul I of Russia
Tsar Paul I of Russia is struck with a sword, then strangled, and finally trampled to death inside his bedroom at St. Michael's Castle.
2 Apr

Battle of Copenhagen (1801)
French Revolutionary Wars: The British capture the Danish fleet.
10 May

Barbary pirates
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America.
1 Aug

Action of 1 August 1801
First Barbary War: The American schooner USS Enterprise captures the Tripolitan polacca Tripoli in a single-ship action off the coast of modern-day Libya.

Births on June 15

Benjamin Wright Raymond

Born on June 15, 1801

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Events on 1801

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Paul I of Russia

Battle of Copenhagen (1801)

Barbary pirates

Action of 1 August 1801