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What Happened in May 1757

Historical Events

  • May 1 Austria and France divide Prussia
  • May 6 Battle of Prague: Frederick II of Prussia's forces defeat Austrian army

Famous Birthdays

Henry Addington (1757-1844)

May 30 1st Viscount Sidmouth, British Prime Minister (Tory: 1801-04), born in London

Famous Deaths

  • May 6 Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Grafton, British politician, dies at 73
  • May 6 Kurt Christoph Graf von Schwerin, Prussian field marshal, dies at 72
  • May 6 Maximilian Ulysses Count Browne, Austrian field marshal, dies at 51