Augustus FitzRoy, English Duke of Grafton divorces the Duchess of Grafton, (formerly Hon. Anne Liddell) by an Act of Par
Augustus FitzRoy, English Duke of Grafton divorces the Duchess of Grafton, (formerly Hon. Anne Liddell) by an Act of Parliament
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1769. This year saw 12 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.
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1769 Timeline
Augustus FitzRoy, English Duke of Grafton divorces the Duchess of Grafton, (formerly Hon. Anne Liddell) by an Act of Par
Augustus FitzRoy, English Duke of Grafton divorces the Duchess of Grafton, (formerly Hon. Anne Liddell) by an Act of Parliament
Captain James Cook lands in New Zealand for the first time near present-day Gisborne on the East Coast of the North Isla
Captain James Cook lands in New Zealand for the first time near present-day Gisborne on the East Coast of the North Island. A misunderstanding, possibly over a ceremonial challenge, causes the English to shoot and kill Ngāti Oneone leader Te Maro. [1]
Louis-Antoine de Bougainville's expedition of two ships completes first French circumnavigation of the world arriving i
Louis-Antoine de Bougainville's expedition of two ships completes first French circumnavigation of the world arriving in Saint-Malo, France (also carried 1st woman to circumnavigate the world, Jeanne Baré) [1]
Madame du Barry becomes French King Louis XV's "official" mistress
Louis XV (15 February 1710 – 10 May 1774), known as Louis the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé), was King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death in 1774.
A transit of Venus is followed five hours later by a total solar eclipse, the shortest such interval in history
A transit of Venus is followed five hours later by a total solar eclipse, the shortest such interval in history
Design of Madonnina statue chosen, symbol of the city of Milan that stands atop spire of the Cathedral, designed by scul
Design of Madonnina statue chosen, symbol of the city of Milan that stands atop spire of the Cathedral, designed by sculptor Giuseppe Perego [1]
The de Portolá Expedition establishes a base in California and sets out to find the Port of Monterey (now Monterey, Cali
The de Portolá Expedition establishes a base in California and sets out to find the Port of Monterey (now Monterey, California)
A lightning strike on the Bastion of San Nazaro in Brescia, Italy, ignites 90 tons of gunpowder, killing 3,000 people
A lightning strike on the Bastion of San Nazaro in Brescia, Italy, ignites 90 tons of gunpowder, killing 3,000 people
John Harris of Boston, Massachusetts, builds the first spinet piano
John Harris of Boston, Massachusetts, builds the first spinet piano
Pope Clement XIV proclaims a universal jubilee
Pope Clement XIV proclaims a universal jubilee
Dartmouth College in New Hampshire receives its charter
Dartmouth College ( DART-məth) is a private Ivy League research university in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States.
First Christian service in New Zealand; Mass is celebrated in Doubtless Bay by Father Paul-Antoine Léonard de Villefeix
First Christian service in New Zealand; Mass is celebrated in Doubtless Bay by Father Paul-Antoine Léonard de Villefeix of the de Surville expedition
Arthur Wellesley is born
Arthur Wellesley, British army officer and statesman, known for british army officer and statesman, was born on 1769-05-01.
Isaac Brock is born
Isaac Brock, British army officer and colonial administrator, known for british army officer and colonial administrator, was born on 1769-10-06.
Events
Captain James Cook lands in New Zealand for the first time near present-day Gisborne on the East Coast of the North Isla
Captain James Cook lands in New Zealand for the first time near present-day Gisborne on the East Coast of the North Island. A misunderstanding, possibly over a ceremonial challenge, causes the English to shoot and kill Ngāti Oneone leader Te Maro. [1]
Louis-Antoine de Bougainville's expedition of two ships completes first French circumnavigation of the world arriving i
Louis-Antoine de Bougainville's expedition of two ships completes first French circumnavigation of the world arriving in Saint-Malo, France (also carried 1st woman to circumnavigate the world, Jeanne Baré) [1]
Madame du Barry becomes French King Louis XV's "official" mistress
Louis XV (15 February 1710 – 10 May 1774), known as Louis the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé), was King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death in 1774.
A transit of Venus is followed five hours later by a total solar eclipse, the shortest such interval in history
A transit of Venus is followed five hours later by a total solar eclipse, the shortest such interval in history
Design of Madonnina statue chosen, symbol of the city of Milan that stands atop spire of the Cathedral, designed by scul
Design of Madonnina statue chosen, symbol of the city of Milan that stands atop spire of the Cathedral, designed by sculptor Giuseppe Perego [1]
The de Portolá Expedition establishes a base in California and sets out to find the Port of Monterey (now Monterey, Cali
The de Portolá Expedition establishes a base in California and sets out to find the Port of Monterey (now Monterey, California)
A lightning strike on the Bastion of San Nazaro in Brescia, Italy, ignites 90 tons of gunpowder, killing 3,000 people
A lightning strike on the Bastion of San Nazaro in Brescia, Italy, ignites 90 tons of gunpowder, killing 3,000 people
John Harris of Boston, Massachusetts, builds the first spinet piano
John Harris of Boston, Massachusetts, builds the first spinet piano
Pope Clement XIV proclaims a universal jubilee
Pope Clement XIV proclaims a universal jubilee
Dartmouth College in New Hampshire receives its charter
Dartmouth College ( DART-məth) is a private Ivy League research university in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States.
First Christian service in New Zealand; Mass is celebrated in Doubtless Bay by Father Paul-Antoine Léonard de Villefeix
First Christian service in New Zealand; Mass is celebrated in Doubtless Bay by Father Paul-Antoine Léonard de Villefeix of the de Surville expedition
Famous Births
birth
Arthur Wellesley is born
Arthur Wellesley, British army officer and statesman, known for british army officer and statesman, was born on 1769-05-01.
birth
Isaac Brock is born
Isaac Brock, British army officer and colonial administrator, known for british army officer and colonial administrator, was born on 1769-10-06.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1769?
- In 1769, there were 12 significant historical events. Notable events include Augustus FitzRoy, English Duke of Grafton divorces the Duchess of Grafton, (formerly Hon. Anne Liddell) by an Act of Par, Captain James Cook lands in New Zealand for the first time near present-day Gisborne on the East Coast of the North Isla, Louis-Antoine de Bougainville's expedition of two ships completes first French circumnavigation of the world arriving i.
- Who was born in 1769?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1769, including Arthur Wellesley is born, Isaac Brock is born.