Deaths on May 26

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten

Died on May 26, 1762

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten, German philosopher and academic (b. 1714)

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten (; German: [ˈbaʊmˌgaʁtn̩]; 17 July 1714 – 27 May 1762) was a German philosopher. He was a brother to theologian Siegmund Jakob Baumgarten (1706–1757).

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Events on 1762

5 May

Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1762)
Russia and Prussia sign the Treaty of St. Petersburg.
6 Jun

Battle of Havana (1762)
Seven Years' War: British forces begin a siege of Havana, Cuba, and temporarily capture the city in the Battle of Havana.
9 Jun

Battle of Havana (1762)
British forces begin the Siege of Havana and capture the city during the Seven Years' War.
15 Sep

Battle of Signal Hill
Seven Years' War: Battle of Signal Hill.
6 Oct

Battle of Manila (1762)
Seven Years' War: Conclusion of the Battle of Manila between Britain and Spain, which resulted in the British occupation of Manila for the rest of the war.

Deaths on May 26

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten

Died on May 26, 1762

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Events on 1762

Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1762)

Battle of Havana (1762)

Battle of Havana (1762)

Battle of Signal Hill

Battle of Manila (1762)