John Aikin, English surgeon and author (d. 1822)
John Aikin (15 January 1747 – 7 December 1822) was an English medical doctor and surgeon. Later in life he devoted himself wholly to biography and writing in periodicals.
1747Jan, 15
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London Lock Hospital
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War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats the French at the First Battle of Cape Finisterre. - 25Oct
Second Battle of Cape Finisterre (1747)
British fleet under Admiral Sir Edward Hawke defeats the French at the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre.