1836
Engagement
Brunel proposes marriage to Mary Elizabeth Horsley during a family walk in London.
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Brunel proposes marriage to Mary Elizabeth Horsley during a family walk in London.
Exiles Louis Napoleon to America for leading a garrison to against the Government
Leads an invasion of Texas after US settlers decalare independence
Construction restarts with the foundation stone for the Leigh Woods abutment laid on the western side of the gorge.
Known as the "little magician" for his political manipulation
Brunel marries Mary Elizabeth Horsley and later establishes a home and office in Westminster.
Pardons Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte
Santa Cruz creates the Peru-Bolivian Confederation and becomes its Supreme Protector.
Begins a second presidential term after re-election under the constitutional order established in 1833.
Southern Peruvian departments establish South Peru under Santa Cruz's confederation project.
Northern Peruvian departments establish North Peru and recognise Santa Cruz as Supreme Protector.
Santa Cruz formally organises Bolivia, North Peru and South Peru within the confederation.
Sworn in as President of Texas, the newly created Texan Republic
A larger improved tunnelling shield is assembled and excavation beneath the Thames resumes.
Venezuela and the United States signed a treaty of peace, friendship, navigation, and commerce.
Marx transfers to the University of Berlin and studies law and philosophy.
Birth of Bret Harte
Birth of Henry Campbell-Bannerman, son of the Lord Provost of Glasgow
Birth of Ronglu
Death of Davy Crocket, killed at the Battle of the Alamo
Death of Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes
Death of Jim Bowie, killed during the Battle of the Alamo
Death of John Loudon McAdam
Killed during the Battle of the Alamo
Killed in battle during a 12 day siege which helps defeat the Mexican Army
Killed in battle during a 12 day siege which helps defeat the Mexican Army
Mexicans storm a Spanish mission slaughtering all 187 Texan defenders. General Anna has the defenders bodies burned as an example to the rebellious Texans
The defenders are massacarred within 1 hour. Demands surrender but receives canon shot & orders his artillery destroy the mission
Travis & Bowie retreat to the Alamo despite orders by General Houston to withdraw
Inflicts a crushing defeat on the Mexicans & takes General Santa Anna prisoner
Defeated by General sam houston & taken prisoner
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