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Benjamin Wright Raymond
1801Jun, 15

Benjamin Wright Raymond

Benjamin Wright Raymond, American merchant and politician, 3rd Mayor of Chicago (d. 1883)
Benjamin Wright Raymond (June 15, 1801 – April 6, 1883) was an American politician who twice served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1839–1840, 1842–1843) for the Whig Party.

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  • 1Jan

    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

    The legislative union of Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland is completed to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
  • 17Feb

    Thomas Jefferson

    An electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved when Jefferson is elected President of the United States and Burr, Vice President by the United States House of Representatives.
  • 23Mar

    Paul I of Russia

    Tsar Paul I of Russia is struck with a sword, then strangled, and finally trampled to death inside his bedroom at St. Michael's Castle.
  • 2Apr

    Battle of Copenhagen (1801)

    French Revolutionary Wars: The British capture the Danish fleet.
  • 10May

    Barbary pirates

    First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America.