Deaths on November 12

Lord George Gordon

Died on November 12, 1793

Lord George Gordon, English politician (b. 1751)

Lord George Gordon (26 December 1751 – 1 November 1793) was a British politician best known for lending his name to the Gordon Riots of 1780.

An eccentric and flighty personality, he was born into the Scottish nobility and sat in the House of Commons from 1774 to 1780. His life ended after a number of controversies, notably one surrounding his conversion to Judaism, for which he was ostracised. He died in Newgate Prison.

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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.

Deaths on November 12

Lord George Gordon

Died on November 12, 1793

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