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December1792

Historical Events in December 1792

George Washington Re-elected

Dec 5 George Washington re-elected as US President

First US President and Founding Father George Washington

Dec 8 1st cremation in US: Henry Laurens

Louis XVI Goes on Trial

Dec 11 French King Louis XVI goes on trial, accused of high treason and crimes against the state

King of France Louis XVI

Beethoven's Lesson with Hayden

Dec 12 In Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven (22) receives 1st lesson in music composition from Franz Joseph Haydn (60)

Composer Ludwig van Beethoven

Composer Joseph Haydn

Dec 15 1st life insurance policy issued in US (Philadelphia)
Dec 17 Opening of 1st legislative assembly of Lower Canada in Quebec city
Dec 26 Trial of French King Louis XVI, court hears the kings defense brought by Raymond Desèze

Historical Figures