April1808

Historical Events in April 1808

Historic Event

Apr 6 John Jacob Astor incorporates the American Fur Company

John Jacob Astor — Businessman John Jacob Astor

Historic Event

Apr 8 Roman Catholic Diocese of Baltimore promoted to an archdiocese by Pope Pius VII, with the founding of the dioceses of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Bardstown (now Louisville)

Pius VII — Bishop of Imola and Pope Pius VII

Apr 9 Mayor Wolters offers French King Louis Napoleon townhall as a palace

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Apr 17 Bayonne Decree by Napoleon I of France orders seizure of US ships

Napoléon Bonaparte — French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte

Apr 30 1st practical typewriter finished by Italian Pellegrini Turri

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