Historical Events, Birthdays and Deaths in 1799

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What Happened This Year 1799

All Events 23 Births 42 Deaths 38

People Who Died in 1799

François Amédée Doppet

French general during the Revolutionary Wars

Born

March 16th, 1753 272 years ago

Died

1799 226 years ago — 46 years old

Served as a general in the French Revolutionary Wars. Doppet held the rank of general in the French army. Participated in several key military campaigns. Played a significant role in the Battle of Fleurus and contributed to the French military efforts during the time. Joined the army as a young man and ascended through the ranks due to leadership in various battles.

Pope Pius VI

Pope and Papal diplomat; Concordat of 1776

Born

December 25th, 1717 307 years ago

Died

1799 226 years ago — 82 years old

Papal reign spanned from 1775 to 1799. Focused on diplomatic relations during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. Engaged in negotiations with various monarchs and states to maintain the integrity of the papacy. Strengthened the church's presence in the Americas through the Concordat of 1776 with Spain. Faced challenges from the encroaching secular powers and the rise of revolutionary sentiments, ultimately leading to imprisonment and exile by the French in 1798.