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Henry Knox is born

Henry Knox, American founding father, known for american founding father, was born on 1750-07-25.

Henry Knox, American founding father, known for american founding father, was born on 1750-07-25. Henry Knox (July 25, 1750 – October 25, 1806) was an American military officer, politician, bookseller, and a Founding Father of the United States. Knox, born in Boston, became a senior general of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, serving as chief of artillery in all of George Washington's campaigns.

Historical Significance

Henry Knox is American Founding Father.

Key People

Henry Knox

Founding Father

American Founding Father

Events Before

  1. British admiral Samuel Hood (24) weds Susannah Linzee in Portsmouth, England

    British admiral Samuel Hood (24) weds Susannah Linzee in Portsmouth, England

  2. US revolutionary Samuel Adams (27) weds Elizabeth Checkley

    US revolutionary Samuel Adams (27) weds Elizabeth Checkley

  3. Founding Father of the United States Roger Sherman (28) weds first wife Elizabeth Hartwell in Massachusetts

    Founding Father of the United States Roger Sherman (28) weds first wife Elizabeth Hartwell in Massachusetts

  4. Benning Wentworth issues the first of the New Hampshire Grants, leading to the establishment of Vermont.

    Benning Wentworth issues the first of the New Hampshire Grants, leading to the establishment of Vermont.

  5. Hoax article advertising fictitious theatrical performer "The Bottle Conjuror" drew huge crowds to the Haymarket Theatre

    Hoax article advertising fictitious theatrical performer "The Bottle Conjuror" drew huge crowds to the Haymarket Theatre, London, whose inevitable non-appearance caused a riot. It's alleged the Duke of Montagu perpetrated the fiasco to win a bet.

Events After

  1. Pennsylvania Hospital founded by Dr. Thomas Bond and Benjamin Franklin, in Philadelphia

    Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath: a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political…

  2. First international world title prizefight: Jack Stack of England defeats challenger M. Petit of France in 29 minutes in

    First international world title prizefight: Jack Stack of England defeats challenger M. Petit of France in 29 minutes in England

  3. First publication of Thomas Gray's poem "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard"

    Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard is a poem by Thomas Gray, completed in 1750 and first published in 1751.

  4. First performing monkey exhibited in New York City, USA (admission 1 cent)

    First performing monkey exhibited in New York City, USA (admission 1 cent)

  5. Adolf Frederik of Holstein-Gottorp crowns himself King of Sweden

    Adolf (or Adolph) Frederick (Swedish: Adolf Fredrik; German: Adolf Friedrich; 14 May 1710 – 12 February 1771) was King of Sweden from 1751 until his death in 1771.

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What happened on July 25, 1750?
Henry Knox, American founding father, known for american founding father, was born on 1750-07-25. Henry Knox (July 25, 1750 – October 25, 1806) was an American military officer, politician, bookseller, and a Founding Father of the United States. Knox, born in Boston, became a senior general of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, serving as chief of artillery in all of George Washington's campaigns.
Why is Henry Knox is born significant?
Henry Knox is American Founding Father.
Who was involved in Henry Knox is born?
Key figures include Henry Knox (Founding Father).

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