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Thomas Bulfinch
1796Jul, 15

Thomas Bulfinch

Thomas Bulfinch, American mythologist (d. 1867)
Thomas Bulfinch (July 15, 1796 – May 27, 1867) was an American writer born in Newton, Massachusetts, best known for Bulfinch's Mythology, the posthumous combination of his three volumes of mythologies.

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    York, Upper Canada

    The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York.
  • 9Mar

    Joséphine de Beauharnais

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  • 15May

    Milan

    War of the First Coalition: Napoleon enters Milan in triumph.
  • 11Jul

    Jay Treaty

    The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty.
  • 17Nov

    Battle of the Bridge of Arcole

    French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat the Austrians in Italy.