Births on February 15

Henry E. Steinway

Born on February 15, 1797

Henry E. Steinway, German-American businessman, founded Steinway & Sons (d. 1871)

Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg, anglicized name Henry Engelhard Steinway, (February 22, 1797 – February 7, 1871) was a German-American piano maker who made pianos in both Germany and the United States. He was the founder of the piano company Steinway & Sons.

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Events on 1797

14 Feb

Battle of Cape St Vincent (1797)
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Cape St. Vincent: John Jervis, (later 1st Earl of St Vincent) and Horatio Nelson (later 1st Viscount Nelson) lead the British Royal Navy to victory over a Spanish fleet in action near Gibraltar.
2 Mar

Bank of England note issues
The Bank of England issues the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes.
17 Apr

Veronese Easter
Citizens of Verona begin an unsuccessful eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces.
12 May

Napoleon I of France
War of the First Coalition: Napoleon I of France conquers Venice.
21 Oct

USS Constitution
In Boston Harbor, the 44-gun United States Navy frigate USS Constitution is launched.

Births on February 15

Henry E. Steinway

Born on February 15, 1797

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Events on 1797

Battle of Cape St Vincent (1797)

Bank of England note issues

Veronese Easter

Napoleon I of France

USS Constitution