The year 1772 has a special significance of its own in India and world history. Let us know some such important events of the year 1772 such as: born famous people, death of famous people, war treaty, independence of a country, invention of new technology, change of power, important national and international day etc., knowing which your general Knowledge will increase.

Important Historical Events of the Year 1772 in World ⚡

Event__DateIncident/Event
22 MayBirth of renowned social reformer Rajaram Mohan Roy. He started the Brahmo Samaj movement and raised his voice against evils like child marriage and sati system.
18 NovemberPeshwa Madhavrao I died and was succeeded by his younger brother Narayan Rao.
01 JanuaryThe first passenger checkcase started selling in London, it could be used in 90 European cities.
17 FebruaryPoland's first division was signed in Vienna by Austria, Prussia and Russia.
13 MarchGotthold Lessing's "Emilia Gallotti" premiered in Brunswick.
30 AprilJohn Clayes obtained a patent of the first scale.
11 MayThe Amsterdam theater was destroyed by fire, killing 18 people and injuring several others.
09 JuneThe first naval attack of the Revolutionary War took place in Providence, Rhode Island.
13 JulyCaptain James Cook embarked on his second voyage to the South Sea.
21 AugustIn Sweden, Gustav III ended the rule of the 50-year-old parliament and established dictatorship.
26 SeptemberPassed the bill in New Jersey, which would require a license to practice medicine.
30 OctoberCaptain James Cook came to Capetown with a ship resolution.
02 NovemberBoston: Anti-English Committee of Correspondence was formed.
22 DecemberThe first schoolhouse west of the Moravian missionary Allegheny was built.
09 JuneIn a case of disregard against the Navigation Acts, Americanpatriots, led by Abraham Whipl, attacked and burnt the British Scunargaini.

Important Historical Events of the Year 1772 in India ⚡

Event__DateIncident/Event
13 AprilWarren Hastings was appointed chairman of the Bengal Committee of the East India Company.

Famous People's Birthdays in 1772 😀

BirthName/Category/Country
22 MayRaja Ram Mohan Roy / Historian / India
22 MayRaja Ram Mohan Roy / Social Worker / India
22 MayRam Mohan Roy / Philosopher / India

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