1857. —— Mitchell, a North Carolina geologist, was killed by a fall into the Caney river, while engaged alone in scientific explorations.
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1059. Abdullah, founder of the dynasty of the Almoravides, which ruled Africa and Spain during a century, died of a wound received in battle.
1598. Abraham Ortelius, a Dutch geographer, died. He traveled over a considerable portion of Europe, and for his knowledge was styled the Ptolemy of his age.
1632. The original charter of Maryland granted to Cecil, lord Baltimore. The draft being in Latin, the country was called Terra Mariæ, in honor of the queen.
1650. John de Rotron, a distinguished French poet, dramatic writer and magistrate, died. He lost his life by administering to the necessities of the poor at a time of plague.
1675. An attack on the head quarters of king Philip, the celebrated sachem, by a body of the Plymouth colonists, who succeeded in routing the savages.
1681. First general yearly meeting of the quakers in America, held at Burlington, New Jersey.
1700. Thomas Creech, an eminent English translator, died by his own hand.
1734. General Oglethorpe arrived in London from the colony of Georgia, with several Indian chiefs, among whom was Tomo Chichi.