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John Lyon

John Lyon

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Born 1737
Died 1776
Parents Thomas Lyon (Father) Family
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Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation 9th Earl of Strathmore & Kinghorne
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of George II
  • Birth
    1737
    Born
  • Age c. 8
    1745–1746
    Second Jacobite rising
    Ended at Culloden on 16 April 1746.
  • Age c. 15
    Sep 1752
    Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar
    2 September was followed by 14 September.
  • Age c. 16
    1753
    Father Thomas died
  • Age c. 19
    1756–1763
    Seven Years' War begins
  • Age c. 23
    25 Oct 1760
    Accession of George III
    Reigned 1760–1820
  • Age c. 27
    1764
    Hargreaves invents the spinning jenny
  • Age c. 31
    26 Aug 1768
    Captain Cook sets sail on his first voyage
  • Age c. 32
    5 Jan 1769
    James Watt patents his improved steam engine
  • Age c. 38
    1775–1783
    American War of Independence begins
  • Age c. 39
    1776
    Died