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Pierre-Charles Villeneuve
1763Dec, 31

Pierre-Charles Villeneuve

Pierre-Charles Villeneuve, French admiral (d. 1806)
Pierre-Charles-Jean-Baptiste-Silvestre de Villeneuve (31 December 1763 – 22 April 1806) was a French naval officer during the Napoleonic Wars. He was in command of the French and the Spanish fleets that were defeated by Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar.

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    Pontiac (Ottawa leader)

    Pontiac's War begins with Pontiac's attempt to seize Fort Detroit from the British.
  • 2Jun

    Fort Michilimackinac

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    Foundling Home in Moscow

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  • 14Sep

    Battle of Devil's Hole

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  • 7Oct

    Royal Proclamation of 1763

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