On This Day

What Happened on March 14, 1801

Historical Events


Electoral defeatElection of Interest

Henry Addington becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after his friend William Pitt the Younger resigns after being unable to persuade King George III of the need for Catholic Emancipation

British Prime Minister Henry Addington
British Prime Minister
Henry Addington
British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger
British Prime Minister
William Pitt the Younger
King of Great Britain, Ireland and Hanover George III
King of Great Britain, Ireland and Hanover
George III

Famous Deaths

  • Christian Friedrich Penzel, German musician and composer, dies at 63
1801 Highlights

About March 14, 1801

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 219 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces


What Happened in 1801

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