Albany replaces New York City as the capital of New York
Albany ( AWL-bə-nee) is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York. It is also the county seat of, and the most populous city in, Albany County.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1797. This year saw 31 significant events. 2 notable figures were born. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1797 Timeline
Albany replaces New York City as the capital of New York
Albany ( AWL-bə-nee) is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York. It is also the county seat of, and the most populous city in, Albany County.
Battle of Cape St. Vincent: British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeats larger Spanish fleet under Admiral Don J
Battle of Cape St. Vincent: British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeats larger Spanish fleet under Admiral Don José de Córdoba y Ramos near Cape St. Vincent, Portugal. Captain Horatio Nelson distinguishes himself.
The Last Invasion of Britain, launched by the French during the Revolutionary Wars, begins near Fishguard, Wales
The French Revolutionary Wars (French: Guerres de la Révolution française) were a series of sweeping military conflicts resulting from the French Revolution that lasted from 1792 until 1802.
Bank of England issues first £1 note
The Bank of England, which is now the central bank of the United Kingdom, British Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories, has issued banknotes since 1694.
Writer Mary Wollstonecraft marries philosopher and journalist William Godwin
Mary Wollstonecraft (also UK: ; 27 April 1759 – 10 September 1797) was an English writer and philosopher best known for her advocacy of women's rights.
Napoleon I's sister Elisa marries Felix Bacciochi
Napoleon I's sister Elisa marries Felix Bacciochi
Abolitionist William Wilberforce (37) weds Barbara Spooner (25) at St Swithins Church in Walcot, Bath
Abolitionist William Wilberforce (37) weds Barbara Spooner (25) at St Swithins Church in Walcot, Bath
US President John Quincy Adams (29) weds Louisa Johnson (22) at All Hallows Barking parish in London
US President John Quincy Adams (29) weds Louisa Johnson (22) at All Hallows Barking parish in London
Battle of Camperdown: British North Sea fleet led by Admiral Adam Duncan decisively defeats a Dutch fleet led by Vice-Ad
Battle of Camperdown: British North Sea fleet led by Admiral Adam Duncan decisively defeats a Dutch fleet led by Vice-Admiral Jan de Winter, capturing eleven Dutch ships
First official use of the modern Italian flag (the Tricolor) by the Cispadane Republic
The national flag of Italy, often referred to as the Tricolour, is a flag featuring three equally sized vertical pales of green, white and red, with the green at the hoist side, as defined by Article...
Russia, Prussia and Austria sign treaty
Russia, Prussia and Austria sign treaty
US Congress refuses to accept 1st petition from African American
US Congress refuses to accept 1st petition from African American
Earthquake in Quito, Ecuador kills 41,000
Earthquake in Quito, Ecuador kills 41,000
Trinidad is surrendered to a British fleet under the command of Sir Ralph Abercromby
Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby, KB (7 October 1734 – 28 March 1801) was a British Army officer, politician and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Trinidad in 1797.
Trinidad, West Indies, a Spanish colony, surrenders to the British
Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean, comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with several...
Luigi Cherubini's opéra-comique "Médée" premieres at the Théâtre Feydeau in Paris, France
The Théâtre Feydeau (pronounced [teɑtʁ fɛdo]), a former Parisian theatre company, was founded in 1789 with the patronage of Monsieur, Comte de Provence (later to become Louis XVIII), and was...
Nathaniel Briggs of New Hampshire patents a washing machine
A washing machine (laundry machine, clothes washer, or washer) is a machine designed to launder clothing. The term is mostly applied to machines that use water.
Spithead Mutiny begins: British Royal Navy sailors protest over living and working conditions and pay near Portsmouth
The Spithead and Nore mutinies were two major mutinies by sailors of the Royal Navy in 1797. They were the first in an increasing series of outbreaks of maritime radicalism in the Atlantic World.
Sir Ralph Abercromby attacks San Juan, Puerto Rico, one of the largest invasions of Spanish territories in America
San Juan is the capital city and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory, and insular area of the United States.
France & Austria sign ceasefire
France & Austria sign ceasefire
1st US Navy ship, the "United States," is launched
1st US Navy ship, the "United States," is launched
Surveyor Charles Brodhead achieves the 1st ascent of Giant Mountain (4,626 feet) in Adirondack, New York, the 1st of any
Surveyor Charles Brodhead achieves the 1st ascent of Giant Mountain (4,626 feet) in Adirondack, New York, the 1st of any Adirondack High Peak [1]
Spanish Mission San José founded by Franciscan Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen at the Ohlone Village of Oroysom in Alta
Spanish Mission San José founded by Franciscan Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen at the Ohlone Village of Oroysom in Alta California (now Freemont, California)
Charles Newbold patents 1st cast-iron plow, though farmers fear effects of iron on soil
Charles Newbold patents 1st cast-iron plow, though farmers fear effects of iron on soil
1st US senator (William Blount of Tennessee) expelled by impeachment
1st US senator (William Blount of Tennessee) expelled by impeachment
Emperor Francis I permits Jews who serve in the military in the "Countries of the Bohemian Crown" to marry non-Jews
Emperor Francis I permits Jews who serve in the military in the "Countries of the Bohemian Crown" to marry non-Jews
Comet C/1797 P1 (Bouvard-Herschel) approaches 0.0879 AU of Earth
Comet C/1797 P1 (Bouvard-Herschel) approaches 0.0879 AU of Earth
2nd National Meeting in Hague
2nd National Meeting in Hague
Peace of Campo Formio: Austrian Netherlands become part of France
Peace of Campo Formio: Austrian Netherlands become part of France
The USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) is launched in Boston
USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
André-Jacques Garnerin makes the first parachute descent from a balloon in Paris
André-Jacques Garnerin makes the first parachute descent from a balloon in Paris
Franz Schubert is born
Franz Schubert, Austrian musician, known for austrian composer, was born on 1797-01-31. Franz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras.
Sojourner Truth is born
Sojourner Truth, American african-american activist, known for african-american activist, was born on 1797-11-18.
James Hutton dies
James Hutton geologist, agriculturalist, chemical manufacturer, known for scottish geologist, agriculturalist, chemical manufacturer, died on 1797-03-26. James Hutton (3 June O.S.
Events
Battle of Cape St. Vincent: British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeats larger Spanish fleet under Admiral Don J
Battle of Cape St. Vincent: British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeats larger Spanish fleet under Admiral Don José de Córdoba y Ramos near Cape St. Vincent, Portugal. Captain Horatio Nelson distinguishes himself.
The Last Invasion of Britain, launched by the French during the Revolutionary Wars, begins near Fishguard, Wales
The French Revolutionary Wars (French: Guerres de la Révolution française) were a series of sweeping military conflicts resulting from the French Revolution that lasted from 1792 until 1802.
Bank of England issues first £1 note
The Bank of England, which is now the central bank of the United Kingdom, British Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories, has issued banknotes since 1694.
Writer Mary Wollstonecraft marries philosopher and journalist William Godwin
Mary Wollstonecraft (also UK: ; 27 April 1759 – 10 September 1797) was an English writer and philosopher best known for her advocacy of women's rights.
Napoleon I's sister Elisa marries Felix Bacciochi
Napoleon I's sister Elisa marries Felix Bacciochi
Abolitionist William Wilberforce (37) weds Barbara Spooner (25) at St Swithins Church in Walcot, Bath
Abolitionist William Wilberforce (37) weds Barbara Spooner (25) at St Swithins Church in Walcot, Bath
US President John Quincy Adams (29) weds Louisa Johnson (22) at All Hallows Barking parish in London
US President John Quincy Adams (29) weds Louisa Johnson (22) at All Hallows Barking parish in London
Battle of Camperdown: British North Sea fleet led by Admiral Adam Duncan decisively defeats a Dutch fleet led by Vice-Ad
Battle of Camperdown: British North Sea fleet led by Admiral Adam Duncan decisively defeats a Dutch fleet led by Vice-Admiral Jan de Winter, capturing eleven Dutch ships
First official use of the modern Italian flag (the Tricolor) by the Cispadane Republic
The national flag of Italy, often referred to as the Tricolour, is a flag featuring three equally sized vertical pales of green, white and red, with the green at the hoist side, as defined by Article...
Russia, Prussia and Austria sign treaty
Russia, Prussia and Austria sign treaty
US Congress refuses to accept 1st petition from African American
US Congress refuses to accept 1st petition from African American
Earthquake in Quito, Ecuador kills 41,000
Earthquake in Quito, Ecuador kills 41,000
Trinidad is surrendered to a British fleet under the command of Sir Ralph Abercromby
Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby, KB (7 October 1734 – 28 March 1801) was a British Army officer, politician and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Trinidad in 1797.
Trinidad, West Indies, a Spanish colony, surrenders to the British
Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean, comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with several...
Luigi Cherubini's opéra-comique "Médée" premieres at the Théâtre Feydeau in Paris, France
The Théâtre Feydeau (pronounced [teɑtʁ fɛdo]), a former Parisian theatre company, was founded in 1789 with the patronage of Monsieur, Comte de Provence (later to become Louis XVIII), and was...
Nathaniel Briggs of New Hampshire patents a washing machine
A washing machine (laundry machine, clothes washer, or washer) is a machine designed to launder clothing. The term is mostly applied to machines that use water.
Spithead Mutiny begins: British Royal Navy sailors protest over living and working conditions and pay near Portsmouth
The Spithead and Nore mutinies were two major mutinies by sailors of the Royal Navy in 1797. They were the first in an increasing series of outbreaks of maritime radicalism in the Atlantic World.
Sir Ralph Abercromby attacks San Juan, Puerto Rico, one of the largest invasions of Spanish territories in America
San Juan is the capital city and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory, and insular area of the United States.
France & Austria sign ceasefire
France & Austria sign ceasefire
1st US Navy ship, the "United States," is launched
1st US Navy ship, the "United States," is launched
Surveyor Charles Brodhead achieves the 1st ascent of Giant Mountain (4,626 feet) in Adirondack, New York, the 1st of any
Surveyor Charles Brodhead achieves the 1st ascent of Giant Mountain (4,626 feet) in Adirondack, New York, the 1st of any Adirondack High Peak [1]
Spanish Mission San José founded by Franciscan Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen at the Ohlone Village of Oroysom in Alta
Spanish Mission San José founded by Franciscan Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen at the Ohlone Village of Oroysom in Alta California (now Freemont, California)
Charles Newbold patents 1st cast-iron plow, though farmers fear effects of iron on soil
Charles Newbold patents 1st cast-iron plow, though farmers fear effects of iron on soil
1st US senator (William Blount of Tennessee) expelled by impeachment
1st US senator (William Blount of Tennessee) expelled by impeachment
Emperor Francis I permits Jews who serve in the military in the "Countries of the Bohemian Crown" to marry non-Jews
Emperor Francis I permits Jews who serve in the military in the "Countries of the Bohemian Crown" to marry non-Jews
Comet C/1797 P1 (Bouvard-Herschel) approaches 0.0879 AU of Earth
Comet C/1797 P1 (Bouvard-Herschel) approaches 0.0879 AU of Earth
2nd National Meeting in Hague
2nd National Meeting in Hague
Peace of Campo Formio: Austrian Netherlands become part of France
Peace of Campo Formio: Austrian Netherlands become part of France
The USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) is launched in Boston
USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
André-Jacques Garnerin makes the first parachute descent from a balloon in Paris
André-Jacques Garnerin makes the first parachute descent from a balloon in Paris
Famous Births
birth
Franz Schubert is born
Franz Schubert, Austrian musician, known for austrian composer, was born on 1797-01-31. Franz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras.
birth
Sojourner Truth is born
Sojourner Truth, American african-american activist, known for african-american activist, was born on 1797-11-18.
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1797?
- In 1797, there were 31 significant historical events. Notable events include Albany replaces New York City as the capital of New York, Battle of Cape St. Vincent: British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeats larger Spanish fleet under Admiral Don J, The Last Invasion of Britain, launched by the French during the Revolutionary Wars, begins near Fishguard, Wales.
- Who was born in 1797?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1797, including Franz Schubert is born, Sojourner Truth is born.
- Who died in 1797?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1797, including James Hutton dies.