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Charles Lancaster

Charles Lancaster

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Born 10 OCT 1746 , Battle, Sussex, England
Died 17 OCT 1790 , 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
    10 Oct 1746
    Born at Battle, Sussex, England
  • Age 5
    Sep 1752
    Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar
    2 September was followed by 14 September.
  • Age 9
    1756–1763
    Seven Years' War begins
  • Age 14
    25 Oct 1760
    Accession of George III
    Reigned 1760–1820
  • Age c. 18
    1764
    Hargreaves invents the spinning jenny
  • Age 21
    26 Aug 1768
    Captain Cook sets sail on his first voyage
  • Age 22
    5 Jan 1769
    James Watt patents his improved steam engine
  • Age 28
    1775–1783
    American War of Independence begins
  • Age 33
    4 May 1780
    First Epsom Derby run
    On Epsom Downs, Surrey.
  • Age 42
    14 Jul 1789
    French Revolution begins
  • Age 44
    17 Oct 1790
    Died at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England
  • Age 44
    24 Dec 1790
    Father Charles Henry died