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| Years: 1785 1786 1787 - 1788 - 1789 1790 1791 | |
| Decades: 1750s 1760s 1770s - 1780s - 1790s 1800s 1810s | |
| CenturiesMillennia These pages contain the trends of millennia and centuries. The individual century pages contain lists of decades and years. See history for different organizations of historical events. See Calendar and List of calendars for other groupings of y: 17th century16th century 17th century 18th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601- 1700. During this period, the power of England and the United Provinces increased; while that of - 18th century17th century 18th century 19th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701- 1800; however, historians will sometimes specifically refer to the 18th Century as 1715- 89, - 19th centuryAlternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical ( 18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801- 1900. Events The Little Ice Age ended 1788 in art 1788 in literatureSee also 1787 in literature, other events of 1788, 1789 in literature, list of years in literature. Events Ann Ward marries William Radcliffe, gaining the surname under which she will become known as a writer of Gothic novels. New Books Volumes IV, V, and 1788 in musicSee also 1787 in music, other events of 1788, 1789 in music, list of years in music. Events Antonio Salieri appointed court composer by Emperor Joseph II of Austria. Classical music Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Symphony no 39 Births December 18 Camille Pleyel 1788 in scienceThe year 1788 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. See also 1787 in science, other events of 1788, 1789 in science and the list of years in science. Awards Copley Medal: Charles Blagden Births October 14 Edward Sa List of state leaders in 17881787 state leaders Events of 1788 1789 state leaders State leaders by year Africa Ashanti Confederacy Osei Kwame Panyin, Asantehene ( 1777- 1803) Dahomey Kpengla, King of Dahomey ( 1774- 1789) Zulu Senzangakona, King of the Zulu ( 1781- 1816) Americas Uni List of religious leaders in 1788 | |