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William Lancaster

William Lancaster

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Born BEF 30 AUG 1749 , Peasmarsh, Sussex, England
Died 8 NOV 1797 , Peasmarsh, Sussex, England
Parents Charles Henry Lancaster (Father) Family
Mary Patience (Mother) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of George II
  • Birth
    30 Aug 1749
    Born at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England
  • Age c. 3
    Sep 1752
    Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar
    2 September was followed by 14 September.
  • Age c. 7
    1756–1763
    Seven Years' War begins
  • Age c. 11
    25 Oct 1760
    Accession of George III
    Reigned 1760–1820
  • Age c. 15
    1764
    Hargreaves invents the spinning jenny
  • Age c. 19
    26 Aug 1768
    Captain Cook sets sail on his first voyage
  • Age c. 20
    5 Jan 1769
    James Watt patents his improved steam engine
  • Age c. 26
    1775–1783
    American War of Independence begins
  • Age c. 31
    4 May 1780
    First Epsom Derby run
    On Epsom Downs, Surrey.
  • Age c. 40
    14 Jul 1789
    French Revolution begins
  • Age c. 41
    24 Dec 1790
    Father Charles Henry died
  • Age c. 44
    1 Feb 1793
    Britain goes to war with revolutionary France
  • Age c. 47
    14 May 1796
    Edward Jenner carries out the first smallpox vaccination
  • Age c. 48
    8 Nov 1797
    Died at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England