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Zachris Topelius
1818Jan, 14

Zachris Topelius

Zachris Topelius, Finnish author and journalist (d. 1898)
Zachris Topelius (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈsǎkːrɪs tɔˈpěːlɪɵs], Finland Swedish pronunciation: [ˈsɑkris toˈpeːliʉs]; 14 January 1818 – 12 March 1898) was a Finnish author, poet, journalist, historian, and rector of the University of Helsinki who wrote novels related to Finnish history in Swedish.

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  • 12Feb

    Chilean Declaration of Independence

    Bernardo O'Higgins formally approves the Chilean Declaration of Independence near Concepción, Chile.
  • 4Apr

    Flag of the United States

    The United States Congress adopts the flag of the United States with 13 red and white stripes and one star for each state (then 20).
  • 16Apr

    Rush-Bagot Treaty

    The United States Senate ratifies the Rush-Bagot Treaty, establishing the border with Canada.
  • 20Apr

    Trial by battle

    The case of Ashford v Thornton ends, with Abraham Thornton allowed to go free rather than face a retrial for murder, after his demand for trial by battle is upheld.