Births on November 12

Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz

Born on November 12, 1793

Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz, Livonian physician and botanist (d. 1831)

Johann Friedrich Gustav von Eschscholtz (1 November 1793 – 7 May 1831) was a Baltic German physician, naturalist, and entomologist. He was one of the earliest scientific explorers of the Pacific region, making significant collections of flora and fauna in Alaska, California, and Hawaii.

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Events on 1793

21 Jan

Louis XVI of France
After being found guilty of treason by the French National Convention, Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine.
23 May

Flanders Campaign
Battle of Famars during the Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition.
23 Jul

Mainz
Kingdom of Prussia re-conquers Mainz from France.
27 Aug

Siege of Toulon
French Revolutionary Wars: The city of Toulon revolts against the French Republic and admits the British and Spanish fleets to seize its port, leading to the Siege of Toulon by French Revolutionary forces.
5 Sep

French National Convention
French Revolution: The French National Convention initiates the Reign of Terror.

Births on November 12

Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz

Born on November 12, 1793

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Events on 1793

Louis XVI of France

Flanders Campaign

Mainz

Siege of Toulon

French National Convention