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James Edward Smith
1759Dec, 2

James Edward Smith

James Edward Smith, English botanist and mycologist, founded the Linnean Society (d. 1828)
Sir James Edward Smith (2 December 1759 – 17 March 1828) was an English botanist and founder of the Linnean Society.

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Events on 1759

  • 11Jan

    Life insurance

    In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first American life insurance company is incorporated.
  • 1May

    Wedgwood

    Josiah Wedgwood founds the Wedgwood pottery company in Great Britain.
  • 25Jul

    Fort Niagara

    French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.
  • 1Aug

    Battle of Minden

    Seven Years' War: The Battle of Minden, an allied Anglo-German army victory over the French. In Britain this was one of a number of events that constituted the Annus Mirabilis of 1759 and is celebrated as Minden Day by certain British Army regiments.
  • 18Sep

    Quebec City

    Seven Years' War: The British capture Quebec City.