Births on February 6

Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz

Born on February 6, 1758

Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz, Belarusian-Polish poet, playwright, and politician (d. 1841)

Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz (US: nyemt-SAY-vitch, Polish: [ˈjuljan ˈursɨn ɲɛmˈtsɛvitʂ]; 6 February 1758 – 21 May 1841) was a Polish poet, playwright and statesman. He was a leading advocate for the Constitution of 3 May 1791.

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Events on 1758

21 May

French and Indian War
Ten-year-old Mary Campbell is abducted in Pennsylvania by Lenape during the French and Indian War. She is returned six and a half years later.
12 Jun

Siege of Louisbourg (1758)
French and Indian War: Siege of Louisbourg: James Wolfe's attack at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia commences.
26 Jul

Siege of Louisbourg (1758)
French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces defeating the French and taking control of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
14 Oct

Battle of Hochkirch
Seven Years' War: Austria defeats Prussia at the Battle of Hochkirch.
25 Nov

Fort Duquesne
French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control. Later, Fort Pitt will be built nearby and grow into modern Pittsburgh.

Births on February 6

Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz

Born on February 6, 1758

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Events on 1758

French and Indian War

Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

Battle of Hochkirch

Fort Duquesne