Page 2: Historical Events In February - 10

1728  Peter III Feodorovich, German/Russian czar of Russia (1761-62) on February - 10.   

1735  Johann Christoph Kuhnau, composer on this day in history.   

1741  Franz Adam Veichtner, composer on this day in history.   

1746  On this day in history english Pelham government resigns   

1746  English Pelham govt resigns on February - 10.   

1749  On February - 10 10th (final) volume of Fielding's "Tom Jones" is published   

1750  Stanislao Mattei, composer on this day in history.   

1758  Thomas Ripley, English architect on this day in history.   

1763  On this day in history the French and Indian War ends with signing of the Treaty of Paris. As part of the treaty, Canada is ceded to England by the French.   

1763  On February - 10 the Peace of Paris ceedes Canada to Britain   

1763  The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1763 ending the French and Indian War on this day in history.   

1763  Treaty of Paris ends French-Indian War, surrendering Canada to England on February - 10.   

1772  On February - 10 1771 Maratha forces from the Deccan Plateau drive the Afghans out of Delhi, install the son of the exiled Mughal emperor Shah Alam as temporary ruler   

1772  On this day in history jozef Wenceslas, monarch of Liechtenstein/general, dies at 75   

1774  Andrew Becker demonstrates diving suit on February - 10.   

1774  On this day in history florian Leopold Gassmann, composer, dies at 44   

1775  Charles Lamb, London England, critic/poet/essayist on February - 10.   

1783  On this day in history james Nares, composer, dies at 67   

1788  On this day in history johann Peter Pixis, composer   

1794  On this day in history joseph Haydn's 99th Symphony in E, premieres   

1795  Ary Scheffer, Dutch painter/etcher/sculptor on this day in history.   

1798  Louis Alexandre Berthier invaded Rome, on February 15 proclaimed a Roman Republic and then on February 20 take Pope Pius VI as a prisoner on February - 10.   

1802  On February - 10 in London England Alexander Mackenzie 1764-1820 knighted for achievements in the North West, and for being first to cross the North American continent by land   

1807  On February - 10 uS Coast Survey authorized by Congress   

1807  Abner Clark Harding, Brig General (Union volunteers), died in 1874 on this day in history.   

1814  On February - 10 napoleonic Wars: Battle of Champaubert   

1816  On this day in history johann Paul Aegidius Martini, composer, dies at 74   

1818  Isham Green Harris, Gov (Confederacy), died in 1897 on this day in history.   

1819  On this day in history richard Storrs Willis, composer   

1821  On February - 10 william Read Scurry, (Confederate Army Brig general, died in 1864)   

1822  On February - 10 albert-Kasimir, duke of Saxon-Teschen/governor of Hungary, dies at 83   

1824  Simon Bolívar named dictator by the Congress of Perú on this day in history.   

1824  On this day in history simon Bolivar named dictator by the Congress of Peru   

1824  On this day in history samuel Plimsoll, Bristol England, inventor (Plimsoll line for ships)   

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1499  On February - 10 birth of thomas Platter, Swiss humanist (d. 1582)   

1524  On February - 10 birth of albrecht Giese, German politician and diplomat (d. 1580)   

1606  On this day in history birth of christine Marie of France, regent of Savoy (d. 1663)   

1609  On this day in history birth of john Suckling, English Cavalier poet/dramatist/courtier   

1637  Henriette Catharina van Nassau, Dutch daughter of Frederik Henry was born on this day in history.   

1670  On this day in history birth of norbert van Flowers, [Cephalus], Flemish painter   

1670  On February - 10 birth of william Congreve, England, writer (Old Bachelor, Way of the World)   

1685  On this day in history birth of aaron Hill, English playwright/poet (Tragedy of Zara)   

1126  On this day in history death of william IX, Duke of Aquitaine, poet (b. 1071)   

1134  Robert III/II Curthouse, Duke of Normandy, dies on this day in history.   

1162  Boudouin III, son of King Fulco of Anjou/husband of Theodora, dies on this day in history.   

1242  Death of Emperor Shijō of Japan (b. 1231) on February - 10.   

1278  Death of Margaret II of Flanders (b. 1202) on this day in history.   

1482  Luca della Robbia, Italian sculptor (majolica reliefs), dies at 81 on February - 10.   

1495  Death of William Stanley, Engl lord chamberlain, executed for conspiracy on this day in history.   

1567  Death of Lord Darnley Stuart, husband of English queen Mary, murdered on this day in history.