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Chauncey Goodrich
1759Oct, 20

Chauncey Goodrich

Chauncey Goodrich, American lawyer and politician, 8th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut (d. 1815)
Chauncey Goodrich (October 20, 1759 – August 18, 1815) was an American lawyer and politician from Connecticut who represented that state in the United States Congress as both a senator and a representative.

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Events on 1759

  • 1May

    Wedgwood

    Josiah Wedgwood founds the Wedgwood pottery company in Great Britain.
  • 25Jul

    Fort Niagara

    French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.
  • 1Aug

    Battle of Minden

    Seven Years' War: The Battle of Minden, an allied Anglo-German army victory over the French. In Britain this was one of a number of events that constituted the Annus Mirabilis of 1759 and is celebrated as Minden Day by certain British Army regiments.
  • 18Sep

    Quebec City

    Seven Years' War: The British capture Quebec City.