Births on March 27

Lindley Murray

Born on March 27, 1745

Lindley Murray, American-English Quaker and grammarian (d. 1826)

Lindley Murray (7 June 1745 – 16 February 1826), was an American Quaker lawyer, writer and grammarian, best known for his English language grammar-books used in schools in England and the United States.

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Events on 1745

11 May

Battle of Fontenoy
War of the Austrian Succession: Battle of Fontenoy: French forces defeat an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army.
28 Jun

Siege of Louisbourg (1745)
A New England colonial army captures the French fortifications at Louisbourg (New Style).
19 Aug

Jacobite rising of 1745
Prince Charles Edward Stuart raises his standard in Glenfinnan: The start of the Second Jacobite Rebellion, known as "the 45".
19 Aug

Battle of Kars (1745)
Ottoman-Persian War: In the Battle of Kars, the Ottoman army is routed by Persian forces led by Nader Shah.
8 Nov

Battle of Culloden
Charles Edward Stuart invades England with an army of ~5000 that would later participate in the Battle of Culloden.

Births on March 27

Lindley Murray

Born on March 27, 1745

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Events on 1745

Battle of Fontenoy

Siege of Louisbourg (1745)

Jacobite rising of 1745

Battle of Kars (1745)

Battle of Culloden