Children
1742
Jan 8
| 1742 • Charles Jervas's English translation of Don Quixote is published posthumously. Through a printer's error, the translator's name is printed as 'Charles Jarvis', leading the book to forever be known as the Jarvis translation. It is acclaimed as the most faithful English rendering of the novel made up to that time. |
1774
Jul 31
Age: 32y
| 1774 • Edenton Tea Party takes place in North Carolina, marking the first major gathering of women in support of the American cause. |
1779
Nov 22
Age: 37y
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deathFauquier, Virginia, USA ⇓ Died of exposure while serving in the Continental Army 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1779 • American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold is court-martialed for malfeasance in his treatment of government property. |