1802
Twelve thousand Wahhabis sack Karbala, killing over three thousand inhabitants
Twelve thousand Wahhabis sack Karbala, killing over three thousand inhabitants
1802 in History
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1802
Napoleon Bonaparte signs a general amnesty to allow all but about one thousand of the most notorious émigrés of the Fren
Napoleon Bonaparte signs a general amnesty to allow all but about one thousand of the most notorious émigrés of the Fren
1802
By the Law of 20 May 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte reinstates slavery in the French colonies, revoking its abolition in the F
By the Law of 20 May 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte reinstates slavery in the French colonies, revoking its abolition in the F
1802
In Guadeloupe, 400 rebellious slaves, led by Louis Delgrès, blow themselves up rather than submit to Napoleon's troops
In Guadeloupe, 400 rebellious slaves, led by Louis Delgrès, blow themselves up rather than submit to Napoleon's troops
1802
King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his brother, Victor Emmanuel
King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his brother, Victor Emmanuel
1802
The United States Military Academy opens at West Point, New York.
The United States Military Academy opens at West Point, New York.
1802
Emperor Gia Long conquers Hanoi and unified Viet Nam, which had experienced centuries of feudal warfare.
Emperor Gia Long conquers Hanoi and unified Viet Nam, which had experienced centuries of feudal warfare.