Deaths on November 24

Franz Moritz von Lacy

Died on November 24, 1801

Franz Moritz von Lacy, Austrian field marshal (b. 1725)

Franz Moritz Graf von Lacy (English: Francis Maurice de Lacy; Russian: Борис Петрович Ласси, tr. Boris Petrovich Lassi; 21 October 1725 – 24 November 1801) was a Baltic German-born Austrian military leader, he was the son of Count Peter von Lacy and was a famous Austrian field marshal. He served during the reign of Maria Theresa and was a close friend to Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, becoming one of the latter's advisers. Lacy was made a Count of the Holy Roman Empire.

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1 Jan

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The legislative union of Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland is completed to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
17 Feb

Thomas Jefferson
An electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved when Jefferson is elected President of the United States and Burr, Vice President by the United States House of Representatives.
23 Mar

Paul I of Russia
Tsar Paul I of Russia is struck with a sword, then strangled, and finally trampled to death inside his bedroom at St. Michael's Castle.
2 Apr

Battle of Copenhagen (1801)
French Revolutionary Wars: The British capture the Danish fleet.
10 May

Barbary pirates
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America.

Deaths on November 24

Franz Moritz von Lacy

Died on November 24, 1801

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