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1739
1739 • Plinian eruption of Mount Tarumae volcano in Japan. |
1761
Dec 24
Age: 23y
marriageJohn Munselle Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA ⇓ 3 Sources ⇓ |
1761 • An earthquake in London breaks chimneys in Limehouse and Poplar. |
1767
Jul 19
Age: 28y
birth of childThomas Munselle Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA ⇓ 7 Sources ⇓ |
1767 • Construction begins on Tryon Palace in New Bern, North Carolina. The construction proves more expensive than initially expected, leading the government to increase local taxes. This stirs resentment among some North Carolinians and helps prolong the War of the Regulation. |
1790
Age: 51y
residenceNew London, Connecticut, USA ⇓ John Munsell and John Munsell's sons Thomas and John are all living next door to each other with their families. 1 Source ⇓ |
1790 • France is divided into 83 départements, which cut across the former provinces, in an attempt to dislodge regional loyalties based on noble ownership of land. |
1800
Age: 61y
1800 • The U.S. Library of Congress is founded in Washington, D.C. |
1800
Age: 61y
residenceLyme, New London, Connecticut, USA ⇓ They are living next door to their son John Munsell Jr. On the same page, some Tillotsons are also living. 1 Source ⇓ |
1800 • A public plebiscite in France confirms Napoleon as First Consul by a substantial majority. |
1802
Jan 15
Age: 63y
1802 • By the Law of 20 May 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte reinstates slavery in the French colonies, revoking its abolition in the French Revolution. |
burialConnecticut, USA ⇓ Buried at Coult Cemetery. 2 Sources ⇓ |