1791: what happened around the world

In 1791, 30 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Haitian Revolution, Treaty of Sistova and Champ de Mars Massacre among the best known. 69 more were already under way, such as French Revolution and Caucasian War. 29 things were founded or built that year, from Brandenburg Gate and Charlottenburg Palace.

30events began
69already under way
29founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges19

Revolts, massacres and attacks8

Treaties, councils and politics3

Already under way in 179169

Came to an end in 17917

Founded or built in 179129

Stories that pass through 1791

Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500 How America Filled UpEvery American city of 60,000 people, in the year it began NapoleonFrom Ajaccio to Saint Helena, 1769–1821

Nearby years

1782 1783 1785 1788 1789 1790 1791 1792 1793 1794 1795 1796 1797 All of the 18th century →

Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →