Births on April 1

Antoine François Prévost

Born on April 1, 1697

Antoine François Prévost, French novelist and translator (d. 1763)

Antoine François Prévost d'Exiles (UK: PRAY-voh deg-ZEEL, US: pray-VOH -⁠, French: [ɑ̃twan fʁɑ̃swa pʁevo dɛɡzil]; 1 April 1697 – 25 November 1763), usually known simply as the Abbé Prévost, was a French author and novelist.

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Events on 1697

13 Mar

Spanish conquest of Guatemala
Nojpetén, capital of the last independent Maya kingdom, fell to Spanish conquistadors, the final step in the Spanish conquest of Guatemala.
7 May

Stockholm Palace
Stockholm's royal castle (dating back to medieval times) is destroyed by fire. It is replaced in the 18th century by the current Royal Palace.
5 Sep

Battle of Hudson's Bay
War of the Grand Alliance : A French warship commanded by Captain Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville defeated an English squadron at the Battle of Hudson's Bay.

Births on April 1

Antoine François Prévost

Born on April 1, 1697

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Events on 1697

Spanish conquest of Guatemala

Stockholm Palace

Battle of Hudson's Bay