Deaths on May 12

Nicholas Repnin

Died on May 12, 1801

Nicholas Repnin, Russian general and politician, Governor-General of Baltic provinces (b. 1734)

Prince Nikolai Vasilyevich Repnin (Russian: Никола́й Васи́льевич Репни́н; 22 March [O.S. 11 March] 1734 – 24 May [O.S. 12 May] 1801) was an Imperial Russian statesman and general from the Repnin princely family who played a key role in the dissolution of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

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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.
17 Feb

Thomas Jefferson
An electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved when Jefferson is elected President of the United States and Burr, Vice President by the United States House of Representatives.
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.

Deaths on May 12

Nicholas Repnin

Died on May 12, 1801

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Thomas Jefferson

Paul I of Russia

Battle of Copenhagen (1801)

Barbary pirates