Deaths on November 29

Nicolaus I Bernoulli

Died on November 29, 1759

Nicolaus I Bernoulli, Swiss mathematician and theorist (b. 1687)

Nicolaus Bernoulli (also spelled Nicolas or Nikolas; 21 October 1687, Basel – 29 November 1759, Basel) was a Swiss mathematician and was one of the many prominent mathematicians in the Bernoulli family.

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Events on 1759

11 Jan

Life insurance
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first American life insurance company is incorporated.
1 May

Wedgwood
Josiah Wedgwood founds the Wedgwood pottery company in Great Britain.
25 Jul

Fort Niagara
French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.
1 Aug

Battle of Minden
Seven Years' War: The Battle of Minden, an allied Anglo-German army victory over the French. In Britain this was one of a number of events that constituted the Annus Mirabilis of 1759 and is celebrated as Minden Day by certain British Army regiments.
18 Sep

Quebec City
Seven Years' War: The British capture Quebec City.

Deaths on November 29

Nicolaus I Bernoulli

Died on November 29, 1759

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Quebec City