Births on March 24

Orest Kiprensky

Born on March 24, 1782

Orest Kiprensky, Russian-Italian painter (d. 1836)

Orest Adamovich Kiprensky (Russian: Орест Адамович Кипренский 24 March [O.S. 13 March] 1782-17 October [O.S. 5 October] 1836) was a leading Russian portraitist in the Age of Romanticism. His most familiar work is probably his portrait of Alexander Pushkin (1827), which prompted the poet to remark that "the mirror flatters me".

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Events on 1782

9 Apr

Battle of the Saintes
American War of Independence: Battle of the Saintes begins.
19 Apr

Dutch Republic
John Adams secures the Dutch Republic's recognition of the United States as an independent government. The house which he had purchased in The Hague, Netherlands becomes the first American embassy.
21 Apr

Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke
The city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is founded on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke.
20 Jun

Great Seal of the United States
The U.S. Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United States.
13 Sep

Great Siege of Gibraltar
American Revolutionary War: Franco-Spanish troops launch the unsuccessful "grand assault" during the Great Siege of Gibraltar.

Births on March 24

Orest Kiprensky

Born on March 24, 1782

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Events on 1782

Battle of the Saintes

Dutch Republic

Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke

Great Seal of the United States

Great Siege of Gibraltar