Births on March 21

Jean Paul

Born on March 21, 1763

Jean Paul, German journalist and author (d. 1825)

Jean Paul (German: [ʒɑ̃ paʊl] (listen); born Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, 21 March 1763 – 14 November 1825) was a German Romantic writer, best known for his humorous novels and stories.

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Events on 1763

10 Feb

Treaty of Paris (1763)
French and Indian War: The Treaty of Paris ends the war and France cedes Quebec to Great Britain.
7 May

Pontiac (Ottawa leader)
Pontiac's War begins with Pontiac's attempt to seize Fort Detroit from the British.
2 Jun

Fort Michilimackinac
Pontiac's Rebellion: At what is now Mackinaw City, Michigan, Chippewas capture Fort Michilimackinac by diverting the garrison's attention with a game of lacrosse, then chasing a ball into the fort.
1 Sep

Foundling Home in Moscow
Catherine II of Russia endorses Ivan Betskoy's plans for a Foundling Home in Moscow
7 Oct

Royal Proclamation of 1763
King George III of the United Kingdom issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing aboriginal lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlements.

Births on March 21

Jean Paul

Born on March 21, 1763

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Events on 1763

Treaty of Paris (1763)

Pontiac (Ottawa leader)

Fort Michilimackinac

Foundling Home in Moscow

Royal Proclamation of 1763