1797
The Spithead mutiny begins, immobilising the Channel fleet
The Spithead mutiny begins, immobilising the Channel fleet
1797 in History
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1797
Sir Ralph Abercromby attacks San Juan, Puerto Rico, in what would be one of the largest invasions of the Spanish territo
Sir Ralph Abercromby attacks San Juan, Puerto Rico, in what would be one of the largest invasions of the Spanish territo
1797
Citizens of Verona begin an unsuccessful eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces
Citizens of Verona begin an unsuccessful eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces
1797
War of the First Coalition: The Peace of Leoben is signed by Napoleon Bonaparte and Maximilian, Count of Merveldt, creat
War of the First Coalition: The Peace of Leoben is signed by Napoleon Bonaparte and Maximilian, Count of Merveldt, creat
1797
War of the First Coalition: Napoleon Bonaparte conquers Venice
War of the First Coalition: Napoleon Bonaparte conquers Venice
1797
French troops disembark in Corfu, beginning the French rule in the Ionian Islands
French troops disembark in Corfu, beginning the French rule in the Ionian Islands
1797
Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Battle between Spanish and British naval forces during the French Revolutionary…
Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Battle between Spanish and British naval forces during the French Revolutionary…
1797
Horatio Nelson loses more than 300 men and his right arm during the failed conquest attempt of Tenerife (Spain).
Horatio Nelson loses more than 300 men and his right arm during the failed conquest attempt of Tenerife (Spain).
1797
The Royal Navy decisively defeats the Batavian Navy at Camperdown during the French Revolutionary Wars.
The Royal Navy decisively defeats the Batavian Navy at Camperdown during the French Revolutionary Wars.
1797
Treaty of Campo Formio is signed between France and Austria, ending the War of the First Coalition.
Treaty of Campo Formio is signed between France and Austria, ending the War of the First Coalition.
1797
In Boston Harbor, the 44-gun United States Navy frigate USS Constitution is launched.
In Boston Harbor, the 44-gun United States Navy frigate USS Constitution is launched.
1797
André-Jacques Garnerin makes the first recorded parachute jump, from 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above Paris.
André-Jacques Garnerin makes the first recorded parachute jump, from 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above Paris.