Deaths on October 15

Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg

Died on October 15, 1820

Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg (b. 1771)

Karl Philipp, Fürst zu Schwarzenberg (or Charles Philip, Prince of Schwarzenberg; 18/19 April 1771 – 15 October 1820) was an Austrian field marshal. He fought in the Battle of Wagram (1809) but the Austrians lost decisively against Napoleon. He had to fight for Napoleon in the Battle of Gorodechno (1812) against the Russians and won. He was in command of the allied army that defeated Napoleon decisively in the Battle of Leipzig (1813).

He joined the Battle of Paris (1814) that forced Napoleon to abdicate.

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American Colonization Society
The first 86 African American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society depart New York to start a settlement in present-day Liberia.
3 Mar

Missouri Compromise
The U.S. Congress passes the Missouri Compromise.
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Louisiana Purchase
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Lisbon
Constitutionalist revolution in Lisbon, Portugal.

Deaths on October 15

Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg

Died on October 15, 1820

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