The year 1797 has a special significance of its own in India and world history. Let us know some such important events of the year 1797 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 1797 in World ⚡

Event__DateIncident/Event
23 DecemberScotland geologist Charles Lyle was born. He was the first to lay the foundation of the scientific principles of geology.
27 DecemberThe famous Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib was born in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
01 FebruaryLord Cornwallis was sworn in as Governor General of Bengal.
04 FebruaryMore than 41 thousand people died in the devastating earthquake in Quito, the capital of Ecuador.
04 MarchJohn Adams became the second President of the US, before he was the Vice President.
03 JanuaryThe Treaty of Tripoli, a peace treaty between the United States and Ottoman Tripolitania, was signed in Algiers.
25 FebruaryWilliam Tate surrendered to the British at Fishguard.
04 MarchJohn Adams was sworn in as the second President of the United States.
16 AprilThe Spithead and North Rebellion began in the British Royal Navy.
30 MayWilliam Wilberford married Barbara Ann Spooner.
29 JuneThe first ascent of the great mountain 4,622 was made in Adirondack, New York.
24 JulyHoratio Nelson was wounded in the Battle of Santa Cruz, in which he lost one of his hands.
29 AugustMassacre of Tranent: British soldiers attack protesters against enforced recruitment to militia in Trent, Scotland, killing 12 people.
20 SeptemberThe US frigate constitution in Boston launched Old Ironsides.
17 OctoberThe Treaty of Campo Formio ended the first coalition war.
16 NovemberThe Prussian heir apparent, Frederick William, became King of Prussia as Frederick William III.
17 DecemberNapoleon made a successful French charge against Fort l 'aiguillet to secure Tallon.
07 JanuaryThe first official Italian tricolour was adopted by the government of the Cispadane Republic.
13 JanuaryFrench Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle off the coast of Brittany between two British frigates and a French ship of the line ended with over 900 deaths when the latter ran aground.
17 AprilCitizens of Verona, Italy began a failed eight-day rebellion against the French occupied forces.
22 OctoberAfter dropping 3,200 feet (980 m) above hydrogen balloon, Andre-Jacques Garnerin first used parachute parachute (planned picture) to parachutes.

Important Historical Events of the Year 1797 in India ⚡

Event__DateIncident/Event

Famous People's Birthdays in 1797 😀

BirthName/Category/Country
27 DecemberGhalib / Poet / India

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