Births on January 23

William Jessop

Born on January 23, 1745

William Jessop, English engineer, built the Cromford Canal (d. 1814)

William Jessop (23 January 1745 – 18 November 1814) was an English civil engineer, best known for his work on canals, harbours and early railways in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Events on 1745

11 May

Battle of Fontenoy
War of the Austrian Succession: Battle of Fontenoy: French forces defeat an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army.
28 Jun

Siege of Louisbourg (1745)
A New England colonial army captures the French fortifications at Louisbourg (New Style).
19 Aug

Jacobite rising of 1745
Prince Charles Edward Stuart raises his standard in Glenfinnan: The start of the Second Jacobite Rebellion, known as "the 45".
19 Aug

Battle of Kars (1745)
Ottoman-Persian War: In the Battle of Kars, the Ottoman army is routed by Persian forces led by Nader Shah.
8 Nov

Battle of Culloden
Charles Edward Stuart invades England with an army of ~5000 that would later participate in the Battle of Culloden.

Births on January 23

William Jessop

Born on January 23, 1745

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Events on 1745

Battle of Fontenoy

Siege of Louisbourg (1745)

Jacobite rising of 1745

Battle of Kars (1745)

Battle of Culloden