Births on October 23

Ludwig Leichhardt

Born on October 23, 1813

Ludwig Leichhardt, German-Australian explorer (d. 1848)

Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç 'vɪlhɛlm 'lu:tvɪç 'laɪçhaːʁt]), known as Ludwig Leichhardt, (23 October 1813 – c. 1848) was a German explorer and naturalist, most famous for his exploration of northern and central Australia.

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28 Jan

Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is first published in the United Kingdom.
1 Jun

USS Chesapeake (1799)
James Lawrence, the mortally-wounded commander of the USS Chesapeake, gives his final order: "Don't give up the ship!"
30 Sep

Santiago Bobadilla
Battle of Bárbula: Simón Bolívar defeats Santiago Bobadilla.
16 Oct

Battle of Leipzig
The Sixth Coalition attacks Napoleon Bonaparte in the Battle of Leipzig.
11 Nov

Battle of Crysler's Farm
War of 1812: Battle of Crysler's Farm: British and Canadian forces defeat a larger American force, causing the Americans to abandon their Saint Lawrence campaign.

Births on October 23

Ludwig Leichhardt

Born on October 23, 1813

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Events on 1813

Pride and Prejudice

USS Chesapeake (1799)

Santiago Bobadilla

Battle of Leipzig

Battle of Crysler's Farm