What Happened In January 1799 In History

Historical Events for January, 1799

• 17th » Malta known as Maltese patriot Dun Mikiel Xerri, along with a number of other patriots, is executed.

Famous Birthdays on January in 1799

• 6th » Jedediah Smith, American hunter, explorer, and author (d. 1831)
• 22nd » Ludger Duvernay, Canadian journalist, publisher, and politician (d. 1852)

Famous Deaths for January 1799

• 19th » Maria Gaetana Agnesi, Italian mathematician and philosopher (b. 1718)
• 26th » Gabriel Christie (British Army officer) or Gabriel Christie, Scottish general (b. 1722)

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