Deaths on June 26

Gilbert White

Died on June 26, 1793

Gilbert White, English ornithologist and ecologist (b. 1720)

Gilbert White FRS (18 July 1720 – 26 June 1793) was a "parson-naturalist", a pioneering English naturalist, ecologist, and ornithologist. He is best known for his Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne.

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Events on 1793

21 Jan

Louis XVI of France
After being found guilty of treason by the French National Convention, Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine.
23 May

Flanders Campaign
Battle of Famars during the Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition.
23 Jul

Mainz
Kingdom of Prussia re-conquers Mainz from France.
27 Aug

Siege of Toulon
French Revolutionary Wars: The city of Toulon revolts against the French Republic and admits the British and Spanish fleets to seize its port, leading to the Siege of Toulon by French Revolutionary forces.
5 Sep

French National Convention
French Revolution: The French National Convention initiates the Reign of Terror.

Deaths on June 26

Gilbert White

Died on June 26, 1793

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Events on 1793

Louis XVI of France

Flanders Campaign

Mainz

Siege of Toulon

French National Convention