Deaths on October 3

Philippe Henri, marquis de Ségur

Died on October 3, 1801

Philippe Henri, marquis de Ségur, French general and politician, French Minister of Defence (b. 1724)

Philippe Henri, Marquis de Ségur (20 January 1724 – 3 October 1801) was a grandson of Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, nobleman, Marshal of France, and Secretary of State for War under Louis XV and later Louis XVI.

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Events on 1801

1 Jan

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The legislative union of Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland is completed to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
17 Feb

Thomas Jefferson
An electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved when Jefferson is elected President of the United States and Burr, Vice President by the United States House of Representatives.
23 Mar

Paul I of Russia
Tsar Paul I of Russia is struck with a sword, then strangled, and finally trampled to death inside his bedroom at St. Michael's Castle.
2 Apr

Battle of Copenhagen (1801)
French Revolutionary Wars: The British capture the Danish fleet.
10 May

Barbary pirates
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America.

Deaths on October 3

Philippe Henri, marquis de Ségur

Died on October 3, 1801

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Events on 1801

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Thomas Jefferson

Paul I of Russia

Battle of Copenhagen (1801)

Barbary pirates