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1785
| 1785 • Coal gas is first used for illumination. |
1813
Oct 17
Age: 28y
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birth of childPeter Switzer Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1813 • Mathieu Orfila publishes his groundbreaking Traité des poisons, formalizing the field of toxicology. |
1872
Mar 9
Age: 87y
| 1872 • Upon the death of Charles XV of Sweden and Norway, he is succeeded as King of both countries by his brother Oscar II. |