One hundred and forty-six Englishmen confined in the "Black Hole at Calcutta," by the Nabob, 1756 Jesuits expelled from Portugal, 1758 Voyages and discoveries of Admiral Byron, in the Pacific, 1764 War commenced in India, between the British and Hyder Ali, Capt. Cook sailed on his first voyage of discovery, La Perouse's last voyage of discovery, French revolution began, 1767 1792 1793 Bonaparte appointed to the command of the army in Italy, 1796 La Fayette confined in the prison of Olmutz, Louis XVI. King of France, and his Queen, beheaded, Mungo Park departs for Africa, La Fayette released from the prison of Olmutz, Bonaparte's Expedition to Egypt, May 20th. 1798 April 2nd. 1798 Seringapatam taken by storm, by Lord Cornwallis, Bonaparte installed First Consul, Dec. 13th. 1799 May 14-23. 1800 Modern Chronology. 6. Napoleon divorced Josephine, and married Maria Louisa, A. D. 1810 . 1814 1814 May 4th. 1814 Holy Alliance of European Sovereigns, at St. Petersburgh, 1815 Massacre of 30,000 Greeks, at Scio, by the Turks, Capt. Parry sailed on his first Polar expedition, 1815 1815 1819 May 5th. 1821 July 27th. 28th. and 29th. 1830 Lander discovers the source of the Niger, Reform bill passed by the British Parliament, Napoleon's remains brought from St. Helena to Paris, O'Connell and others tried and imprisoned, for conspiracy, 1844. Jews banished from Russia to Siberia, by the Autocrat, War in India, between the British and the Sikhs, Louis Philippe dethroned, and a New Republic established in France, Arragon and Castile Kingdoms were established, in a country that looked very Dismal, Malcolm III. of Scotland, killed Macbeth, to gratify his Dislike. The Turks under Solyman subdued Asia Minor, when the leaders all Disagree. The Tower of London was built, and looked to many a prisoner like After the Court of Chancery was land, rogues could not have A Hideous Cave. established in Eng- The Band of Assassins organized by the "Old Man of the Mountain," put an end to Days of Peace. Duelling introduced into Europe, has cut many a thread of life with Despatch. In the First Crusade, conducted by Peter the Hermit, he did not pay his armies in White Specie. Twice a Baby. Jerusalem was taken by the Crusaders under Godfrey, who was once a man and The Order of Knight Templars instituted in Europe, stopped the progress of nearly every Stout Thief. When the Degree of Doctor was first conferred, the people held a solemn Death-mass. The Kingdom of Portugal was established west of Spain, which can be seen if one will Study the Map. The Guelphs and Ghibellines in Italy and Germany, had singular The City of Moscow was founded, perhaps by some Titles. Stately Jew Henry II. of England took possession of Ireland, when the Irish told him not to Do It Again. The Third Crusade was under Richard Cœur de Lion, who marched to the music of A White-wood Fife. Acre was taken by the Crusaders, after 300,000 men had been laid on A Death-bed. Robinhood and Little John the robbers lived, like freebooters, never being troubled with Tithe-paying. The Parliament first convened in Great Britain, discussed the Science of War. Hamlet King of Denmark reigned, and led the Danes in War. Ghengis Khan Emperor of the Tartars, was A Heathen Sage. Knightly. The Magna Charta being signed by King John, was Ghengis Khan invaded Persia, and fought like Wendell A Heathen Thief. The League of the Hanse Towns, was a league be tween 72 towns in the North. The Hermit's Order began, by individuals retiring from the world because they had been Unlucky. The Caliphate of Bagdad was abolished by the Tartars, who took away much Heathen Life. The Last Crusade to the Holy Land, did not obtain for its trouble many Thanks. The Band of Assassins was broken up, by an army of men each carrying A New Gun At the Sicilian Vespers, the 10,000 Frenchmen who were massacred, thought it No Fun. When Wales was united to England, the Prince of Wales was slain, which was called an act of Infamy. The Jews banished from England by Edward I., were called a set of Heathen Boys. Acre and the Holy Land were re-conquered by the Saracens, who were in pursuit of New Booty. The Turkish Empire was founded by Othman I., A Heathen Booby. Robert Bruce was elected King of Scotland, and delivered an inaugural Message. The Swiss Republics established by William Tell, were to the people of Switzerland very Amusive. Modes. Lincoln's Inn Society established, lawyers went there to study law in all its different When Rhodes was taken by the Knights of St. John from the Greeks, that island stood in Mid-sea Tell shot Gesler with an arrow, killing him as quick as if he had been A Home Dog. A Navigator discovered the Island of Madeira, a name that sounds some like Mareira. A Navigator discovered Canary Isle, a name that sounds like A Merry Isle. Since Windsor Castle was built by Edward III., there went to The Order of the Garter being established by Edward A Home in Europe. When Chivalry was at its zenith in England, the young men were for its honors very Emulous. Marino Faliero Doge of Venice, was beheaded, when his Home was Lowly. Watt Tyler's insurrection in London, was A Home Fight. Tamerlane invaded Persia, and captured Ispahan, showing that he was A Mover. Westminster Abbey being built, distinguished men after death found A Home in a Happy Abbey. Tamerlane invaded Syria, and sacked Aleppo, his army riding on White Horses. The Council of Constance, was the theatre of some fine Oratory. |