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Carlo Amoretti
1741Mar, 16

Carlo Amoretti

Carlo Amoretti, Italian scientist (d. 1816)
Carlo Amoretti (born 16 March 1741 in Oneglia, now part of Imperia – died 23 March 1816) was an ecclesiastic, scholar, writer, and scientist.

He entered the Augustinian order in 1757. To further his studies, he went to Pavia and Parma where he also taught ecclesiastical law.

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Events on 1741

  • 18Mar

    New York Conspiracy of 1741

    New York governor George Clarke's complex at Fort George is burned in an arson attack, starting the New York Conspiracy of 1741.
  • 10Apr

    Battle of Mollwitz

    War of the Austrian Succession: Prussia gains control of Silesia at the Battle of Mollwitz.
  • 10Aug

    Battle of Colachel

    King Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeats the Dutch East India Company at the Battle of Colachel, effectively bringing about the end of the Dutch colonial rule in India.