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Johann Heinrich von Thünen
1783Jun, 24

Johann Heinrich von Thünen

Johann Heinrich von Thünen, German economist and geographer (d. 1850)
Johann Heinrich von Thünen (24 June 1783 – 22 September 1850), sometimes spelled Thuenen, was a prominent nineteenth century economist and a native of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, now in northern Germany.

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    American Revolution

    A Great Jubilee Day held at North Stratford, Connecticut, celebrated the end of fighting in American Revolution.
  • 22Jun

    Laki

    A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France.
  • 25Nov

    Treaty of Paris (1783)

    American Revolutionary War: The last British troops leave New York City three months after the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
  • 4Dec

    Fraunces Tavern

    At Fraunces Tavern in New York City, U.S. General George Washington bids farewell to his officers.