What Happened in 1769

Pope Clement XIII dies

Much the same fate awaited them in the territories of the Bourbon Duke of Parma and Piacenza, advised by the liberal minister Guillaume du Tillot.... Read more

Giovanni Ganganelli (Clement XIV) elected Pope

Pope Clement XIV (31 October 1705 – 22 September 1774), born Giovanni Vincenzo Antonio Ganganelli, was Pope from 1769 to 1774. At the time of his... Read more

Journey to Milan

On 13 December 1769, Leopold and Wolfgang set out from Salzburg, armed with testimonials and letters that Leopold hoped would smooth their passage.... Read more

Daniel Webster Obtains A Charter For Dartmouth College

"It is, Sir, as I have said, a small college. And yet there are those who love it! " With these words, Daniel Webster concluded his successful... Read more