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Mikhail Lomonosov
1765Apr, 15

Mikhail Lomonosov

Mikhail Lomonosov, Russian chemist and physicist (b. 1711)
Mikhail (Mikhaylo) Vasilyevich Lomonosov (; Russian: Михаил (Михайло) Васильевич Ломоносов; November 19 [O.S. November 8] 1711 – April 15 [O.S. April 4] 1765) was a Russian polymath, scientist and writer, who made important contributions to literature, education, and science. Among his discoveries were the atmosphere of Venus and the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions. His spheres of science were natural science, chemistry, physics, mineralogy, history, art, philology, optical devices and others. Founder of modern geology, Lomonosov was also a poet and influenced the formation of the modern Russian literary language.

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Events on 1765

  • 9Mar

    Jean Calas

    After a campaign by the writer Voltaire, judges in Paris posthumously exonerate Jean Calas of murdering his son. Calas had been tortured and executed in 1762 on the charge, though his son may have actually committed suicide.
  • 22Mar

    Stamp Act 1765

    The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act that introduces a tax to be levied directly on its American colonies.
  • 24Mar

    Quartering Act

    Great Britain passes the Quartering Act, which requires the Thirteen Colonies to house British troops.