1799 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	17th century – 18th century – 19th century
Decades:	1760s 1770s 1780s – 1790s – 1800s 1810s 1820s
Years:	1796 1797 1798 – 1799 – 1800 1801 1802

The year 1799 was a time of big changes around the world, especially in France and Egypt. Important discoveries were made, and powerful leaders like Napoleon gained more control. This year also saw steps towards ending slavery in some places and new ways of making things.

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Key Events of 1799

Napoleon's Rise to Power

On March 7, Napoleon's army captured the city of Jaffa in Palestine. This was part of his military campaigns in the Middle East.
On July 25, Napoleon won a major battle at Aboukir in Egypt. His French forces defeated about 10,000 Ottoman soldiers led by Mustafa Pasha.
Later in the year, on November 9, Napoleon took a big step in his career. He overthrew the French Directory, which was the government of France at the time. This event is known as the Coup of 18 Brumaire.
By December, Napoleon had become the First Consul of France. This made him the most powerful person in the country.

Important Discoveries and Changes

On July 15, a very important discovery was made in the Egyptian city of Rosetta. A French soldier named Captain Pierre Bouchard found the Rosetta Stone. This ancient stone was key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs.
In the United States, on March 29, the state of New York passed a new law. This law was designed to gradually end slavery in the state over time.
The Dutch East India Company, a very old and powerful trading company, was officially closed down in 1799.
A new way of making goods, called the American System of manufacturing, was developed. This system focused on using interchangeable parts.

Political Changes in the U.S.

On March 1, James Ross, a member of the Federalist Party, became the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate. This role means he was a temporary leader of the Senate.

Other Notable Events

The Place Royale in Paris, France, was renamed Place des Vosges. This happened because the Department of Vosges was the first to pay new taxes after the French Revolution.