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Historical Events in December 1792

Electoral defeatElection of Interest

Dec 5 George Washington re-elected as US President

First US President George Washington
First US President
George Washington
  • Dec 8 1st cremation in US: Henry Laurens

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Dec 11 France's King Louis XVI goes on trial, accused of high treason and crimes against the state

King of France Louis XVI
King of France
Louis XVI

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Dec 12 In Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven (22) receives 1st lesson in music composition from Franz Joseph Haydn

Composer Ludwig van Beethoven
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Dec 15 1st life insurance policy issued in US (Philadelphia)
  • Dec 17 Opening of 1st legislative assembly of Lower Canada in Quebec city
  • Dec 26 Trial of French King Louis XVI, court hears the kings defense brought by Raymond Desèze

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