What happened 1759 AD

On January 6, 1759, Washington, at age 26, married Martha Dandridge Custis, the 28-year-old widow of wealthy plantation owner Daniel Parke Custis. The marriage took place at Martha's estate; she was intelligent, gracious, and experienced in managing a planter's estate, and the couple created a happy marriage.

After his father died in 1759, Banneker lived with his mother and sisters.

The British fleet captured Guadeloupe, the West Indies, from France.

The wise king of Spain, Ferdinand VI, passed away at the age of 46.

The King of Spain was crowned by Carlos III.

The Dutch classic linguist, Ecco Epkema, was born in the Netherlands in the late 18th century.

The leader of the abolition of the slave trade, William Wilberforce, was born in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.

The leader of the French army, Jacques Cathelineau, was born in Le Pin-en-Mauges, France.

The British Army officer who defeated the French in Canada and captured Quebec, James Wolfe, died at the age of 32.

The founder of Albright's People, Jacob Albright, was born in Fox Mountain, Pennsylvania.

The Cardinal of Mechelen, Belgium, Thomas Philip Wallrad de Hénin-Liétard d'Alsace, passed away at the age of 79.

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, William Grenville, was born in England in 1759.