Deaths on November 20

Johan Helmich Roman

Died on November 20, 1758

Johan Helmich Roman, Swedish violinist and composer (b. 1694)

Johan Helmich Roman (26 October 1694 – 20 November 1758) was a Swedish Baroque composer. He has been called "the father of Swedish music" or "the Swedish Handel." He was the leader of Swedish Opera through most of Swedish Opera's Age of Liberty.

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Events on 1758

21 May

French and Indian War
Ten-year-old Mary Campbell is abducted in Pennsylvania by Lenape during the French and Indian War. She is returned six and a half years later.
12 Jun

Siege of Louisbourg (1758)
French and Indian War: Siege of Louisbourg: James Wolfe's attack at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia commences.
25 Aug

Battle of Zorndorf
Seven Years' War: Frederick II of Prussia defeats the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf.
14 Oct

Battle of Hochkirch
Seven Years' War: Austria defeats Prussia at the Battle of Hochkirch.
25 Nov

Fort Duquesne
French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control. Later, Fort Pitt will be built nearby and grow into modern Pittsburgh.

Deaths on November 20

Johan Helmich Roman

Died on November 20, 1758

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Events on 1758

French and Indian War

Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

Battle of Zorndorf

Battle of Hochkirch

Fort Duquesne