What Happened In April 1782 In History

Historical Events for April, 1782

• 6th » King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) of Siam (modern day Thailand) founded the Chakri dynasty.
• 9th » American War of Independence: Battle of the Saintes begins.
• 21st » The city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is History of Bangkok or founded on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke.

Famous Birthdays on April in 1782

• 3rd » Alexander Macomb (general) e.g Alexander Macomb, American general (d. 1841)
• 26th » Maria Amalia of Naples and Sicily (d. 1866)

Famous Deaths for April 1782

• 7th » Taksin, Thai king (b. 1734)
• 12th » Metastasio, Italian poet (b. 1698)
• 27th » William Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, English politician (b. 1710)

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