Politician Henry Clay (21) weds Lucretia Hart in Lexington, Kentucky
Politician Henry Clay (21) weds Lucretia Hart in Lexington, Kentucky
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1799. This year saw 30 significant events. 3 notable figures were born. 3 notable figures passed away.
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1799 Timeline
Politician Henry Clay (21) weds Lucretia Hart in Lexington, Kentucky
Politician Henry Clay (21) weds Lucretia Hart in Lexington, Kentucky
Fur trader and explorer David Thompson (29) marries Metis woman Charlotte Small (13) at Île-à-la-Crosse
Fur trader and explorer David Thompson (29) marries Metis woman Charlotte Small (13) at Île-à-la-Crosse
The Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard during Napoleon
The Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard during Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign
Napoleon Bonaparte pulls off a coup and becomes the dictator of France under the title of First Consul
Napoleon Bonaparte pulls off a coup and becomes the dictator of France under the title of First Consul
The metric system is first adopted in France
The metric system is a system of measurement that standardises a set of base units and a nomenclature for describing relatively large and small quantities using decimal-based multiplicative unit...
Friedrich von Schiller's play "Die Piccolomini" premieres in Weimar
Friedrich von Schiller's play "Die Piccolomini" premieres in Weimar
Maltese patriot Dun Mikiel Xerri, along with a number of other patriots, is executed
Maltese patriot Dun Mikiel Xerri, along with a number of other patriots, is executed
1st US patent for a seeding machine, Eliakim Spooner, Vermont
1st US patent for a seeding machine, Eliakim Spooner, Vermont
USS Constellation captures French frigate Insurgents off Nevis, W I
USS Constellation captures French frigate Insurgents off Nevis, W I
First US law regulating insurance is passed by the Massachusetts legislature
Massachusetts ( MASS-ə-CHOO-sits, -zits; Massachusett: Muhsachuweesut [məhswatʃəwiːsət]), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern...
First US printed ballots are authorized in Pennsylvania
First US printed ballots are authorized in Pennsylvania
First federal forestry legislation authorizes the purchase of timberland
First federal forestry legislation authorizes the purchase of timberland
Congress standardizes US weights & measures
Congress standardizes US weights & measures
The Royal Institution of Great Britain founded; dedicated to scientific research and education.
The Royal Institution of Great Britain (often the Royal Institution, abbreviated Ri or RI) is an organisation for scientific education and research, based in the City of Westminster.
Austria declares war on France
Austria declares war on France
New York passes gradual abolition law saying children of enslaved mothers are born free but still owe free service to ma
New York passes gradual abolition law saying children of enslaved mothers are born free but still owe free service to masters until they are 25 if female and 28 if male
Friedrich von Schiller's play "Wallensteins Tod" premieres in Weimar
Friedrich von Schiller's play "Wallensteins Tod" premieres in Weimar
Britain and Russia decide to invade Batavian Republic
Paul I was Emperor of Russia from 1796 until his assassination in 1801. Paul remained overshadowed by his mother, Catherine the Great, for most of his life.
Ranjit Singh's men take up their positions outside Lahore
Ranjit Singh, born as Buddh Singh, was the founder and first maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling from 1801 until his death in 1839. Born to Maha Singh, the leader of the Sukerchakia Misl, Singh...
British fleet under Lord Seymour overthrows Suriname
British fleet under Lord Seymour overthrows Suriname
British invasion army lands in North Holland
The French invasion of Egypt and Syria (1798–1801) was a military expedition to Ottoman-held Egypt and Syria led by Napoleon Bonaparte during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Batavian fleet surrenders to British navy during Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland
The Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland (or Anglo-Russian expedition to Holland, or Helder Expedition) was a military campaign from 27 August to 19 November 1799 during the War of the Second Coalition,...
Bank of Manhattan Company opens in NYC (forerunner to Chase Manhattan)
Bank of Manhattan Company opens in NYC (forerunner to Chase Manhattan)
Duke of York and Russians capture Alkmaar in the Netherlands
The Battle of Alkmaar (also sometimes called the Second Battle of Bergen or the Battle of Egmond-aan-Zee) was fought on 2 October 1799 between forces of the French Republic and her ally, the Batavian...
Battle of Castricum: Franco-Dutch army defeats British-Russian army
The Battle of Castricum (October 6, 1799) saw a Franco-Batavian force defeat an Anglo-Russian force near Castricum, Netherlands, within the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland.
Sinking of British frigate HMS Lutine with the loss of 240 men and cargo worth £1,200,000 off the Dutch coast
Sinking of British frigate HMS Lutine with the loss of 240 men and cargo worth £1,200,000 off the Dutch coast
Convention of Alkmaar: British-Russian invasion army departs Holland
Lieutenant-General Sir Stephen Remnant Chapman , K.C.H.(26 April 1775 – 6 March 1851) was a British Army officer and colonial official who served in Gibraltar and also as Governor of Bermuda. Stepehn...
Russia leaves second anti-French Coalition
Russia leaves second anti-French Coalition
Andrew Ellicott makes the first known record of a meteor shower observation in the U.S, from a ship off the coast of Flo
Andrew Ellicott makes the first known record of a meteor shower observation in the U.S, from a ship off the coast of Florida Keys
George Washington is eulogized by Colonel Henry Lee as "1st in war, 1st in peace & 1st in hearts of his countrymen"
George Washington is eulogized by Colonel Henry Lee as "1st in war, 1st in peace & 1st in hearts of his countrymen"
Frederick Catherwood is born
Frederick Catherwood, English artist, architect and explorer, known for english artist, architect and explorer, was born on 1799-02-27.
Anna Atkins is born
Anna Atkins, English photographer, known for british photographer, was born on 1799-03-16. Anna Atkins was an English botanist and photographer.
Edward Smith-Stanley is born
Edward Smith-Stanley, British statesman, known for british statesman, was born on 1799-03-29.
Heshen dies
Heshen, Chinese politician, known for chinese politician, died on 1799-02-22. Heshen of the Manchu Niohuru clan, was an official of the Qing dynasty.
Tipu Sultan dies
Tipu Sultan dies
Pius VI dies
Pius VI dies
Events
Fur trader and explorer David Thompson (29) marries Metis woman Charlotte Small (13) at Île-à-la-Crosse
Fur trader and explorer David Thompson (29) marries Metis woman Charlotte Small (13) at Île-à-la-Crosse
The Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard during Napoleon
The Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard during Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign
Napoleon Bonaparte pulls off a coup and becomes the dictator of France under the title of First Consul
Napoleon Bonaparte pulls off a coup and becomes the dictator of France under the title of First Consul
The metric system is first adopted in France
The metric system is a system of measurement that standardises a set of base units and a nomenclature for describing relatively large and small quantities using decimal-based multiplicative unit...
Friedrich von Schiller's play "Die Piccolomini" premieres in Weimar
Friedrich von Schiller's play "Die Piccolomini" premieres in Weimar
Maltese patriot Dun Mikiel Xerri, along with a number of other patriots, is executed
Maltese patriot Dun Mikiel Xerri, along with a number of other patriots, is executed
1st US patent for a seeding machine, Eliakim Spooner, Vermont
1st US patent for a seeding machine, Eliakim Spooner, Vermont
USS Constellation captures French frigate Insurgents off Nevis, W I
USS Constellation captures French frigate Insurgents off Nevis, W I
First US law regulating insurance is passed by the Massachusetts legislature
Massachusetts ( MASS-ə-CHOO-sits, -zits; Massachusett: Muhsachuweesut [məhswatʃəwiːsət]), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern...
First US printed ballots are authorized in Pennsylvania
First US printed ballots are authorized in Pennsylvania
First federal forestry legislation authorizes the purchase of timberland
First federal forestry legislation authorizes the purchase of timberland
Congress standardizes US weights & measures
Congress standardizes US weights & measures
The Royal Institution of Great Britain founded; dedicated to scientific research and education.
The Royal Institution of Great Britain (often the Royal Institution, abbreviated Ri or RI) is an organisation for scientific education and research, based in the City of Westminster.
Austria declares war on France
Austria declares war on France
New York passes gradual abolition law saying children of enslaved mothers are born free but still owe free service to ma
New York passes gradual abolition law saying children of enslaved mothers are born free but still owe free service to masters until they are 25 if female and 28 if male
Friedrich von Schiller's play "Wallensteins Tod" premieres in Weimar
Friedrich von Schiller's play "Wallensteins Tod" premieres in Weimar
Britain and Russia decide to invade Batavian Republic
Paul I was Emperor of Russia from 1796 until his assassination in 1801. Paul remained overshadowed by his mother, Catherine the Great, for most of his life.
Ranjit Singh's men take up their positions outside Lahore
Ranjit Singh, born as Buddh Singh, was the founder and first maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling from 1801 until his death in 1839. Born to Maha Singh, the leader of the Sukerchakia Misl, Singh...
British fleet under Lord Seymour overthrows Suriname
British fleet under Lord Seymour overthrows Suriname
British invasion army lands in North Holland
The French invasion of Egypt and Syria (1798–1801) was a military expedition to Ottoman-held Egypt and Syria led by Napoleon Bonaparte during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Batavian fleet surrenders to British navy during Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland
The Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland (or Anglo-Russian expedition to Holland, or Helder Expedition) was a military campaign from 27 August to 19 November 1799 during the War of the Second Coalition,...
Bank of Manhattan Company opens in NYC (forerunner to Chase Manhattan)
Bank of Manhattan Company opens in NYC (forerunner to Chase Manhattan)
Duke of York and Russians capture Alkmaar in the Netherlands
The Battle of Alkmaar (also sometimes called the Second Battle of Bergen or the Battle of Egmond-aan-Zee) was fought on 2 October 1799 between forces of the French Republic and her ally, the Batavian...
Battle of Castricum: Franco-Dutch army defeats British-Russian army
The Battle of Castricum (October 6, 1799) saw a Franco-Batavian force defeat an Anglo-Russian force near Castricum, Netherlands, within the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland.
Sinking of British frigate HMS Lutine with the loss of 240 men and cargo worth £1,200,000 off the Dutch coast
Sinking of British frigate HMS Lutine with the loss of 240 men and cargo worth £1,200,000 off the Dutch coast
Convention of Alkmaar: British-Russian invasion army departs Holland
Lieutenant-General Sir Stephen Remnant Chapman , K.C.H.(26 April 1775 – 6 March 1851) was a British Army officer and colonial official who served in Gibraltar and also as Governor of Bermuda. Stepehn...
Russia leaves second anti-French Coalition
Russia leaves second anti-French Coalition
Andrew Ellicott makes the first known record of a meteor shower observation in the U.S, from a ship off the coast of Flo
Andrew Ellicott makes the first known record of a meteor shower observation in the U.S, from a ship off the coast of Florida Keys
George Washington is eulogized by Colonel Henry Lee as "1st in war, 1st in peace & 1st in hearts of his countrymen"
George Washington is eulogized by Colonel Henry Lee as "1st in war, 1st in peace & 1st in hearts of his countrymen"
Famous Births
birth
Frederick Catherwood is born
Frederick Catherwood, English artist, architect and explorer, known for english artist, architect and explorer, was born on 1799-02-27.
birth
Anna Atkins is born
Anna Atkins, English photographer, known for british photographer, was born on 1799-03-16. Anna Atkins was an English botanist and photographer.
birth
Edward Smith-Stanley is born
Edward Smith-Stanley, British statesman, known for british statesman, was born on 1799-03-29.
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1799?
- In 1799, there were 30 significant historical events. Notable events include Politician Henry Clay (21) weds Lucretia Hart in Lexington, Kentucky, Fur trader and explorer David Thompson (29) marries Metis woman Charlotte Small (13) at Île-à-la-Crosse, The Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard during Napoleon.
- Who was born in 1799?
- 3 notable figures were born in 1799, including Frederick Catherwood is born, Anna Atkins is born, Edward Smith-Stanley is born.
- Who died in 1799?
- 3 notable figures passed away in 1799, including Heshen dies, Tipu Sultan dies, Pius VI dies.