Births on October 13

Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin

Born on October 13, 1768

Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin, French admiral and explorer (d. 1839)

Baron Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin (13 October 1768 – 23 April 1839) was a rear admiral of the French navy and later a Baron. He commanded numerous naval expeditions and battles with the Royal Navy as well as exploratory voyages in the Indian Ocean and the South Seas.

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Events on 1768

10 May

George III of the United Kingdom
John Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article for The North Briton severely criticizing King George III. This action provokes rioting in London.
26 Aug

First voyage of James Cook
Captain James Cook sets sail from England on board HMS Endeavour.