Frederick Christian II, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (d. 1814)
Frederick Christian II, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (28 September 1765 in Augustenburg – 14 June 1814 in Augustenburg) was a Danish prince and feudal magnate. He held the island of Als and some other castles (such as Sonderborg) in Schleswig.
1765Sep, 28
Frederick Christian II, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg
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Jean Calas
After a campaign by the writer Voltaire, judges in Paris posthumously exonerate Jean Calas of murdering his son. Calas had been tortured and executed in 1762 on the charge, though his son may have actually committed suicide. - 22Mar
Stamp Act 1765
The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act that introduces a tax to be levied directly on its American colonies. - 24Mar
Quartering Act
Great Britain passes the Quartering Act, which requires the Thirteen Colonies to house British troops.