What Happened In July 1759 In History

Historical Events for July, 1759

• 25th » French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.

Famous Birthdays on July in 1759

• 19th » Marianna Auenbrugger, Austrian pianist and composer (d. 1782)
• 19th » Seraphim of Sarov, Russian monk and saint (d. 1833)

Famous Deaths for July 1759

• 27th » Pierre Louis Maupertuis, French mathematician and philosopher (b. 1698)

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