Births on September 12

William Sprague IV

Born on September 12, 1830

William Sprague, American businessman and politician, 27th Governor of Rhode Island (d. 1915)

William Sprague IV (September 12, 1830 – September 11, 1915) was the 27th Governor of Rhode Island from 1860 to 1863, and U.S. Senator from 1863 to 1875. He participated in the First Battle of Bull Run during the American Civil War while he was a sitting Governor.

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Events on 1830

6 Apr

Latter Day Saint movement
Church of Christ, the original church of the Latter Day Saint movement, is organized by Joseph Smith and others at either Fayette or Manchester, New York.
13 May

Gran Colombia
Ecuador gains its independence from Gran Colombia.
28 May

Indian Removal Act
U.S. President Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act which relocates Native Americans.
14 Jun

Invasion of Algiers in 1830
Beginning of the French colonization of Algeria: Thirty-four thousand French soldiers begin their invasion of Algiers, landing 27 kilometers west at Sidi Fredj.
2 Aug

Henri, Count of Chambord
Charles X of France abdicates the throne in favor of his grandson Henri.

Births on September 12

William Sprague IV

Born on September 12, 1830

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Events on 1830

Latter Day Saint movement

Gran Colombia

Indian Removal Act

Invasion of Algiers in 1830

Henri, Count of Chambord