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John W. Geary
1819Dec, 30

John W. Geary

John W. Geary, American lawyer and politician, 16th Governor of Pennsylvania (d. 1873)
John White Geary (December 30, 1819 – February 8, 1873) was an American lawyer, politician, Freemason, and a Union general in the American Civil War. He was the final alcalde and first mayor of San Francisco, a governor of the Kansas Territory, and the 16th governor of Pennsylvania.

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    South Shetland Islands

    British explorer William Smith discovers the South Shetland Islands and claims them in the name of King George III.
  • 1Jul

    Great Comet of 1819

    Johann Georg Tralles discovers the Great Comet of 1819, (C/1819 N1). It was the first comet analyzed using polarimetry, by François Arago.
  • 7Aug

    Battle of Boyacá

    Simón Bolívar triumphs over Spain in the Battle of Boyacá.