Italian monk Giuseppe Piazzi discovers the dwarf planet Ceres
Giuseppe Piazzi was an Italian Catholic priest of the Theatine order, mathematician, and astronomer.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1801. This year saw 21 significant events. 4 notable figures were born.
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1801 Timeline
Italian monk Giuseppe Piazzi discovers the dwarf planet Ceres
Giuseppe Piazzi was an Italian Catholic priest of the Theatine order, mathematician, and astronomer.
Thomas Jefferson is the first US President to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.
The first inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as the third president of the United States was held on Wednesday, March 4, 1801.
Battle of Copenhagen: British naval forces led by Horatio Nelson destroy the Danish fleet during the Napoleonic Wars
The British Army during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars experienced a time of rapid change.
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America (first US foreign war)
The First Barbary War (1801–1805), also known as the Tripolitan War and the Barbary Coast War, was a conflict during the 1801–1815 Barbary Wars, in which the United States fought against Ottoman…
France & Austria sign Peace of Luneville
France & Austria sign Peace of Luneville
Washington, D.C. placed under Congressional jurisdiction
Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States.
1st US Jewish governor, David Emanuel, takes office in Georgia
1st US Jewish governor, David Emanuel, takes office in Georgia
Massachusetts enacts first state voter registration law
Massachusetts enacts first state voter registration law
British drive French forces from Abukir, Egypt
The Battle of Abukir (also known as the Battle of Aboukir or Battle of Abu Qir) was fought on 25 July 1799 between the French Army of the Orient under Napoleon and an Ottoman army under Mustafa Pasha...
First official census in Great Britain, revealing a population of approximately 10 million
First official census in Great Britain, revealing a population of approximately 10 million
Soldiers riot in Bucharest, kill 128 Jews
Soldiers riot in Bucharest, kill 128 Jews
Johann von Schiller's "Die Jungfrau von Orleans" premieres in Leipzig
The Maid of Orleans is a tragedy by Friedrich Schiller, premiered on 11 September 1801 in Leipzig. During his lifetime, it was one of Schiller's most frequently-performed pieces.
Peace of Badajoz: Spain-Portugal
The Treaty of Badajoz is a peace treaty of the 19th century signed by Spain and Portugal on 6 June 1801.
Tripoli declares war on US for refusing tribute
The First Barbary War (1801–1805), also known as the Tripolitan War and the Barbary Coast War, was a conflict during the 1801–1815 Barbary Wars, in which the United States fought against Ottoman...
Battle at Algeciras: French fleet beats British
Battle at Algeciras: French fleet beats British
French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons discovers his first comet
Jean-Louis Pons (24 December 1761 – 14 October 1831) was a French astronomer. Despite humble beginnings and being self-taught, he went on to become the greatest visual comet discoverer of all time:...
Second Battle of Algeciras: British fleet beats French and Spanish (six days after losing the 1st Battle of Algeciras)
Second Battle of Algeciras: British fleet beats French and Spanish (six days after losing the 1st Battle of Algeciras)
Elisha Brown Jr presses a 1,235-pound cheese ball at his farm
Elisha Brown Jr presses a 1,235-pound cheese ball at his farm
Britain and France sign the Preliminary of London
The War of the Second Coalition (French: Guerre de la Deuxième Coalition) (1798–1802) was the second war between revolutionary France and a coalition of European monarchies, led by Britain, Austria...
Kentucky outlaws duelling
Kentucky outlaws duelling
First edition of New York Evening Post
First edition of New York Evening Post
Thomas Cole is born
Thomas Cole, American artist, known for american artist, was born on 1801-02-01. Thomas Cole (February 1, 1801 – February 11, 1848) was an Anglo-American artist who founded the Hudson River School…
William H. Seward is born
William H. Seward, American politician, known for american politician, was born on 1801-05-16.
Brigham Young is born
Brigham Young, American religious leader, known for american religious leader, was born on 1801-06-01.
David Farragut is born
David Farragut, American united states navy admiral, known for united states navy admiral, was born on 1801-07-05.
Events
Thomas Jefferson is the first US President to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.
The first inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as the third president of the United States was held on Wednesday, March 4, 1801.
Battle of Copenhagen: British naval forces led by Horatio Nelson destroy the Danish fleet during the Napoleonic Wars
The British Army during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars experienced a time of rapid change.
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America (first US foreign war)
The First Barbary War (1801–1805), also known as the Tripolitan War and the Barbary Coast War, was a conflict during the 1801–1815 Barbary Wars, in which the United States fought against Ottoman…
France & Austria sign Peace of Luneville
France & Austria sign Peace of Luneville
Washington, D.C. placed under Congressional jurisdiction
Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States.
1st US Jewish governor, David Emanuel, takes office in Georgia
1st US Jewish governor, David Emanuel, takes office in Georgia
Massachusetts enacts first state voter registration law
Massachusetts enacts first state voter registration law
British drive French forces from Abukir, Egypt
The Battle of Abukir (also known as the Battle of Aboukir or Battle of Abu Qir) was fought on 25 July 1799 between the French Army of the Orient under Napoleon and an Ottoman army under Mustafa Pasha...
First official census in Great Britain, revealing a population of approximately 10 million
First official census in Great Britain, revealing a population of approximately 10 million
Soldiers riot in Bucharest, kill 128 Jews
Soldiers riot in Bucharest, kill 128 Jews
Johann von Schiller's "Die Jungfrau von Orleans" premieres in Leipzig
The Maid of Orleans is a tragedy by Friedrich Schiller, premiered on 11 September 1801 in Leipzig. During his lifetime, it was one of Schiller's most frequently-performed pieces.
Peace of Badajoz: Spain-Portugal
The Treaty of Badajoz is a peace treaty of the 19th century signed by Spain and Portugal on 6 June 1801.
Tripoli declares war on US for refusing tribute
The First Barbary War (1801–1805), also known as the Tripolitan War and the Barbary Coast War, was a conflict during the 1801–1815 Barbary Wars, in which the United States fought against Ottoman...
Battle at Algeciras: French fleet beats British
Battle at Algeciras: French fleet beats British
French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons discovers his first comet
Jean-Louis Pons (24 December 1761 – 14 October 1831) was a French astronomer. Despite humble beginnings and being self-taught, he went on to become the greatest visual comet discoverer of all time:...
Second Battle of Algeciras: British fleet beats French and Spanish (six days after losing the 1st Battle of Algeciras)
Second Battle of Algeciras: British fleet beats French and Spanish (six days after losing the 1st Battle of Algeciras)
Elisha Brown Jr presses a 1,235-pound cheese ball at his farm
Elisha Brown Jr presses a 1,235-pound cheese ball at his farm
Britain and France sign the Preliminary of London
The War of the Second Coalition (French: Guerre de la Deuxième Coalition) (1798–1802) was the second war between revolutionary France and a coalition of European monarchies, led by Britain, Austria...
Kentucky outlaws duelling
Kentucky outlaws duelling
First edition of New York Evening Post
First edition of New York Evening Post
Famous Births
birth
Thomas Cole is born
Thomas Cole, American artist, known for american artist, was born on 1801-02-01. Thomas Cole (February 1, 1801 – February 11, 1848) was an Anglo-American artist who founded the Hudson River School…
birth
William H. Seward is born
William H. Seward, American politician, known for american politician, was born on 1801-05-16.
birth
Brigham Young is born
Brigham Young, American religious leader, known for american religious leader, was born on 1801-06-01.
birth
David Farragut is born
David Farragut, American united states navy admiral, known for united states navy admiral, was born on 1801-07-05.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1801?
- In 1801, there were 21 significant historical events. Notable events include Italian monk Giuseppe Piazzi discovers the dwarf planet Ceres, Thomas Jefferson is the first US President to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C., Battle of Copenhagen: British naval forces led by Horatio Nelson destroy the Danish fleet during the Napoleonic Wars.
- Who was born in 1801?
- 4 notable figures were born in 1801, including Thomas Cole is born, William H. Seward is born, Brigham Young is born.