Births on April 27

Friedrich von Flotow

Born on April 27, 1812

Friedrich von Flotow, German composer (d. 1883)

Friedrich Adolf Ferdinand, Freiherr von Flotow /flo:to/ (27 April 1812 – 24 January 1883) was a German composer. He is chiefly remembered for his opera Martha, which was popular in the 19th century and the early part of the 20th.

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Events on 1812

11 Feb

Elbridge Gerry
Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry is accused of "gerrymandering" for the first time.
26 Mar

Gerrymander
A political cartoon in the Boston Gazette coins the term "gerrymander" to describe oddly shaped electoral districts designed to help incumbents win reelection.
24 Jun

French invasion of Russia
Napoleonic Wars: Napoleon's Grande Armée crosses the Neman river beginning the invasion of Russia.
12 Jul

Upper Canada
The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario.
7 Sep

Battle of Borodino
French invasion of Russia: The Battle of Borodino, the bloodiest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, was fought near Moscow and resulted in a French victory.

Births on April 27

Friedrich von Flotow

Born on April 27, 1812

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Events on 1812

Elbridge Gerry

Gerrymander

French invasion of Russia

Upper Canada

Battle of Borodino