Petros Mavromichalis, Greek general and politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Greece (d. 1848)
Petros Mavromichalis (Greek: Πέτρος Μαυρομιχάλης; 1765–1848), also known as Petrobey (Greek: Πετρόμπεης [peˈtrobe.is]), was a Greek general, politician and the leader of the Maniot people during the first half of the 19th century. His family had a long history of revolts against the Ottoman Empire, which ruled most of what is now Greece. His grandfather Georgios and his father Pierros were among the leaders of the Orlov Revolt.
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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.