Deaths on May 25

William Paley

Died on May 25, 1805

William Paley, English priest and philosopher (b. 1743)

William Paley (July 1743 – 25 May 1805) was an English clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher, and utilitarian. He is best known for his natural theology exposition of the teleological argument for the existence of God in his work Natural Theology or Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity, which made use of the watchmaker analogy.

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Events on 1805

7 Apr

Symphony No. 3 (Beethoven)
German composer Ludwig van Beethoven premiered his Third Symphony, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.
21 Oct

Battle of Trafalgar
Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar: A British fleet led by Vice Admiral Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Villeneuve.
1 Nov

War of the Third Coalition
Napoleon Bonaparte invades Austria during the War of the Third Coalition.
11 Nov

Battle of Dürenstein
Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Dürenstein: Eight thousand French troops attempt to slow the retreat of a vastly superior Russian and Austrian force.
2 Dec

Battle of Austerlitz
War of the Third Coalition: Battle of Austerlitz: French troops under Napoleon Bonaparte decisively defeat a joint Russo-Austrian force.

Deaths on May 25

William Paley

Died on May 25, 1805

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Events on 1805

Symphony No. 3 (Beethoven)

Battle of Trafalgar

War of the Third Coalition

Battle of Dürenstein

Battle of Austerlitz