Deaths on May 17

Michel-Jean Sedaine

Died on May 17, 1797

Michel-Jean Sedaine, French playwright and composer (b. 1719)

Michel-Jean Sedaine (2 June 1719 – 17 May 1797) was a French dramatist and librettist, especially noted for his librettos for opéras comiques, in which he took an important and influential role in the advancement of the genre from the period of Charles-Simon Favart to the beginning of the Revolution.

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Events on 1797

14 Feb

Battle of Cape St Vincent (1797)
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Cape St. Vincent: John Jervis, (later 1st Earl of St Vincent) and Horatio Nelson (later 1st Viscount Nelson) lead the British Royal Navy to victory over a Spanish fleet in action near Gibraltar.
2 Mar

Bank of England note issues
The Bank of England issues the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes.
17 Apr

Veronese Easter
Citizens of Verona begin an unsuccessful eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces.
12 May

Napoleon I of France
War of the First Coalition: Napoleon I of France conquers Venice.
21 Oct

USS Constitution
In Boston Harbor, the 44-gun United States Navy frigate USS Constitution is launched.

Deaths on May 17

Michel-Jean Sedaine

Died on May 17, 1797

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Events on 1797

Battle of Cape St Vincent (1797)

Bank of England note issues

Veronese Easter

Napoleon I of France

USS Constitution