Botanist Joseph Banks (36) weds Dorothea Hugessen
Botanist Joseph Banks (36) weds Dorothea Hugessen
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1779. This year saw 17 significant events. 2 notable figures were born. 2 notable figures passed away.
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1779 Timeline
Botanist Joseph Banks (36) weds Dorothea Hugessen
Botanist Joseph Banks (36) weds Dorothea Hugessen
US Defector General Benedict Arnold (38) weds Peggy Shippen (18) at Shippen's townhouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
US Defector General Benedict Arnold (38) weds Peggy Shippen (18) at Shippen's townhouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spain declares war on Great Britain in support of France and the USA, starting the Great Siege of Gibraltar, which lasts
Spain declares war on Great Britain in support of France and the USA, starting the Great Siege of Gibraltar, which lasts 3 years, 7 months, and 2 weeks
John Adams is appointed to negotiate Revolutionary War peace terms with Great Britain
John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was a Founding Father and the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
Joséphine de Beauharnais, future Empress of the French, marries her first husband, Alexandre de Beauharnais, in Paris
Joséphine Bonaparte was the first wife of Emperor Napoleon I and as such Empress of the French from 18 May 1804 until their marriage was annulled on 10 January 1810.
Ching-Thang Khomba is crowned King of Manipur
Ching-Thang Khomba is crowned King of Manipur
Captain James Cook's last notation in Discovery's ship's log
Captain James Cook's last notation in Discovery's ship's log
George Rogers Clark captures Vincennes (Ind) from British
George Rogers Clark captures Vincennes (Ind) from British
US Army Corps of Engineers established (1st time)
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the military engineering branch of the United States Army.
War of Bavarian Succession ends
The War of the Bavarian Succession (German: Bayerischer Erbfolgekrieg; 3 July 1778 – 13 May 1779) was a dispute between the Austrian Habsburg monarchy and an alliance of Saxony and Prussia over...
French fleet occupies St Vincent, West Indies
French fleet occupies St Vincent, West Indies
Battle of Stono Ferry fought near Charleston, South Carolina (American Revolutionary War)
The Battle of Stono Ferry was an American Revolutionary War battle, fought on June 20, 1779, near Charleston, South Carolina.
French fleet occupies Grenada
French fleet occupies Grenada
American troops under General A Wayne conquer Fort Stony Point, NY
The American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783), also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence, was the armed conflict that comprised the final eight years...
Earl d'Orvilliers (French-Spanish Armada) sails back to Brest
Earl d'Orvilliers (French-Spanish Armada) sails back to Brest
Fort Wilson Riot takes place
Fort Wilson Riot takes place
British fleet beat Dutch Merchant vessels
British fleet beat Dutch Merchant vessels
Peter Mark Roget is born
Peter Mark Roget, British athlete, known for british physician, philologist, was born on 1779-01-18.
William Lamb is born
William Lamb is born
James Cook dies
James Cook, New Zealand explorer and naval officer, known for british explorer and naval officer, died on 1779-02-14.
Casimir Pulaski dies
Casimir Pulaski dies
Events
US Defector General Benedict Arnold (38) weds Peggy Shippen (18) at Shippen's townhouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
US Defector General Benedict Arnold (38) weds Peggy Shippen (18) at Shippen's townhouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spain declares war on Great Britain in support of France and the USA, starting the Great Siege of Gibraltar, which lasts
Spain declares war on Great Britain in support of France and the USA, starting the Great Siege of Gibraltar, which lasts 3 years, 7 months, and 2 weeks
John Adams is appointed to negotiate Revolutionary War peace terms with Great Britain
John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was a Founding Father and the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
Joséphine de Beauharnais, future Empress of the French, marries her first husband, Alexandre de Beauharnais, in Paris
Joséphine Bonaparte was the first wife of Emperor Napoleon I and as such Empress of the French from 18 May 1804 until their marriage was annulled on 10 January 1810.
Ching-Thang Khomba is crowned King of Manipur
Ching-Thang Khomba is crowned King of Manipur
Captain James Cook's last notation in Discovery's ship's log
Captain James Cook's last notation in Discovery's ship's log
George Rogers Clark captures Vincennes (Ind) from British
George Rogers Clark captures Vincennes (Ind) from British
US Army Corps of Engineers established (1st time)
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the military engineering branch of the United States Army.
War of Bavarian Succession ends
The War of the Bavarian Succession (German: Bayerischer Erbfolgekrieg; 3 July 1778 – 13 May 1779) was a dispute between the Austrian Habsburg monarchy and an alliance of Saxony and Prussia over...
French fleet occupies St Vincent, West Indies
French fleet occupies St Vincent, West Indies
Battle of Stono Ferry fought near Charleston, South Carolina (American Revolutionary War)
The Battle of Stono Ferry was an American Revolutionary War battle, fought on June 20, 1779, near Charleston, South Carolina.
French fleet occupies Grenada
French fleet occupies Grenada
American troops under General A Wayne conquer Fort Stony Point, NY
The American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783), also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence, was the armed conflict that comprised the final eight years...
Earl d'Orvilliers (French-Spanish Armada) sails back to Brest
Earl d'Orvilliers (French-Spanish Armada) sails back to Brest
Fort Wilson Riot takes place
Fort Wilson Riot takes place
British fleet beat Dutch Merchant vessels
British fleet beat Dutch Merchant vessels
Famous Births
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1779?
- In 1779, there were 17 significant historical events. Notable events include Botanist Joseph Banks (36) weds Dorothea Hugessen, US Defector General Benedict Arnold (38) weds Peggy Shippen (18) at Shippen's townhouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Spain declares war on Great Britain in support of France and the USA, starting the Great Siege of Gibraltar, which lasts.
- Who was born in 1779?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1779, including Peter Mark Roget is born, William Lamb is born.
- Who died in 1779?
- 2 notable figures passed away in 1779, including James Cook dies, Casimir Pulaski dies.