Deaths on March 19

Frederick Cornwallis

Died on March 19, 1783

Frederick Cornwallis, English archbishop (b. 1713)

Frederick Cornwallis (5 March 1713 – 19 March 1783) served as Archbishop of Canterbury, after an illustrious career in the Anglican Church. He was born the seventh son of an aristocratic family.

His twin brother Edward Cornwallis had a military career, becoming a general in the British Army, who twice served as a military governor of colonies. He founded Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1749.

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Events on 1783

7 Feb

Great Siege of Gibraltar
American Revolutionary War: French and Spanish forces lift the Great Siege of Gibraltar.
15 Mar

Newburgh Conspiracy
In an emotional speech in Newburgh, New York, George Washington asks his officers not to support the Newburgh Conspiracy. The plea is successful and the threatened coup d'état never takes place.
26 May

American Revolution
A Great Jubilee Day held at North Stratford, Connecticut, celebrated the end of fighting in American Revolution.
22 Jun

Laki
A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France.
4 Dec

Fraunces Tavern
At Fraunces Tavern in New York City, U.S. General George Washington bids farewell to his officers.

Deaths on March 19

Frederick Cornwallis

Died on March 19, 1783

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Events on 1783

Great Siege of Gibraltar

Newburgh Conspiracy

American Revolution

Laki

Fraunces Tavern