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István Türr
1825 Aug, 10

István Türr

István Türr, Hungarian soldier, architect, and engineer, co-designed the Corinth Canal (d. 1908)
István Türr (Italian: Stefano Türr, French: Étienne Türr), (10 August 1825 in Baja, Hungary – 3 May 1908 in Budapest) was a Hungarian soldier, revolutionary, canal architect and engineer, remembered in Italy for his role in that country's unification and his association with Garibaldi. In the later years of his life became known as a peace activist.

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  • 27 Jan

    Indian Territory

    The U.S. Congress approves Indian Territory (in what is present-day Oklahoma), clearing the way for forced relocation of the Eastern Indians on the "Trail of Tears".
  • 2 Mar

    Capture of the El Mosquito

    Roberto Cofresí, one of the last successful Caribbean pirates, is defeated in combat and captured by authorities.
  • 4 Jun

    Visit of the Marquis de Lafayette to the United States

    General Lafayette, a French officer in the American Revolutionary War, speaks at what would become Lafayette Square, Buffalo, during his visit to the United States.
  • 11 Jun

    Fort Hamilton

    The first cornerstone is laid for Fort Hamilton in New York City.
  • 22 Jun

    Seigneurial system of New France

    The British Parliament abolishes feudalism and the seigneurial system in British North America.