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Johann Kaspar Lavater
1741Nov, 15

Johann Kaspar Lavater

Johann Kaspar Lavater, Swiss poet and physiognomist (d. 1801)
Johann Kaspar (or Caspar) Lavater (Alemannic German: [ˈlɒːv̥ɒtər]; 15 November 1741 – 2 January 1801) was a Swiss poet, writer, philosopher, physiognomist and theologian.

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    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.
  • 14Sep

    Messiah (Handel)

    George Frideric Handel completes his oratorio Messiah.