Historical Events in April 1808

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Apr 6 John Jacob Astor incorporates the American Fur Company

Businessman John Jacob Astor
Businessman
John Jacob Astor
  • Apr 8 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baltimore was promoted to an archdiocese, with the founding of the dioceses of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Bardstown (now Louisville) by 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

French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte
French Emperor
Napoléon Bonaparte
  • Apr 30 1st practical typewriter finished by Italian Pellegrini Turri