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OT - Ysabel - History question
What was the year when George Washington was born?
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was born on feb 22, 1732
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"Only those who will risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot
"Only those who will risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot
The NMLRA's publication, Muzzle Blasts, has run a series on George these past few months. This month, they cover his death and included a quote from a letter to a friend, which kind of sums up his life:
" always walked on a straight line, and endeavoured as far as human frailties, and perhaps strong passion...to discharge the relative duties to [my] Maker and fellow-men, without seeking any indirect or left handed attempts to acquire popularity."
George, we need you now buddy!!!!
" always walked on a straight line, and endeavoured as far as human frailties, and perhaps strong passion...to discharge the relative duties to [my] Maker and fellow-men, without seeking any indirect or left handed attempts to acquire popularity."
George, we need you now buddy!!!!
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
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Lifespan depended upon where you lived and what class you were. New Englanders usually lived into their late 70s and often into their 80s. Southern plantation owners were not so lucky. 50-60 was about the norm. Some lived longer but most did not. All other white southerners lived to about 40 or 45 with males having a significantly higher death rate than women.
Middle colonies, NY, NJ, PA, and DE were about 60ish or so depending upon whether or not you lived in the coastal cities (a bad thing) or on a farm (much longer life expectancy)
The key issue was getting past your childhood. If you made it past 15 in any of the colonies, you could reasonably expect to live into your 40s.
Now England was another deal. There life expectancy was about 30ish for the average bloke and early 50s for the wealthy and privileged. Life in 18th century England was just plain brutal.
As a side note, the Strep infection that killed Washington was a bad one. It was choking off his ability to breath and take in liquids. Add to that the bleeding that was done to reduce his fever (the goofy "humor" theory said that a fever was caused by too much blood in the body) and he didn't have a chance. FWIW, both Jefferson and Adams lived 20 years beyond Washington and died within hours of each other on July 4th 1823. That year marked the end of the Virginia Dynasty with the election of J Q Adams to the presidency in the so-called "corrupt bargain".
Middle colonies, NY, NJ, PA, and DE were about 60ish or so depending upon whether or not you lived in the coastal cities (a bad thing) or on a farm (much longer life expectancy)
The key issue was getting past your childhood. If you made it past 15 in any of the colonies, you could reasonably expect to live into your 40s.
Now England was another deal. There life expectancy was about 30ish for the average bloke and early 50s for the wealthy and privileged. Life in 18th century England was just plain brutal.
As a side note, the Strep infection that killed Washington was a bad one. It was choking off his ability to breath and take in liquids. Add to that the bleeding that was done to reduce his fever (the goofy "humor" theory said that a fever was caused by too much blood in the body) and he didn't have a chance. FWIW, both Jefferson and Adams lived 20 years beyond Washington and died within hours of each other on July 4th 1823. That year marked the end of the Virginia Dynasty with the election of J Q Adams to the presidency in the so-called "corrupt bargain".
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GEORGE WASHINGTON WAS BORN ON FEBRUARY 11, 1731. THE DATE WAS CHANGED TO FEBRUARY 22 WHEN THE CALENDER WAS CHANGED AND ELEVEN DAYS WERE DROPPED TO BRING THE CALENDER UP TO DATE. I BELIEVE IT WAS THEN THAT FEBRUARY 29 WAS ADDED EVERY FOUR YEARS TO KEEP THE CALENDER UP TO DATE.
MY DADDY WAS BORN ON FEBRUARY 11 AND DIED 90 YEARS LATER ON FEBRUARY 22, 2001.
MY DADDY WAS BORN ON FEBRUARY 11 AND DIED 90 YEARS LATER ON FEBRUARY 22, 2001.
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You know I do! I was not aware of the calendar change - thank you for sharing.Old Savage wrote:When George was born the year was 1731. At that time the new year began in Mar?Apr. It was later changed to Jan. 1.
Know you love this stuff Ysabel. Check the detail on that old year change date.
Now the fun begins - I wonder if my brother - the history teacher - knows this!!!

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Here is the detail of the issue. They were using March 1st until:
Gregorian Calendar: January 1st Restored
In 1582, the Gregorian calendar reform restored January 1 as new year's day. Although most Catholic countries adopted the Gregorian calendar almost immediately, it was only gradually adopted among Protestant countries. The British, for example, did not adopt the reformed calendar until 1752. Until then, the British Empire—and their American colonies—still celebrated the new year in March.
Gregorian Calendar: January 1st Restored
In 1582, the Gregorian calendar reform restored January 1 as new year's day. Although most Catholic countries adopted the Gregorian calendar almost immediately, it was only gradually adopted among Protestant countries. The British, for example, did not adopt the reformed calendar until 1752. Until then, the British Empire—and their American colonies—still celebrated the new year in March.
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Here is the detail of the issue. They were using March 1st until:
Gregorian Calendar: January 1st Restored
In 1582, the Gregorian calendar reform restored January 1 as new year's day. Although most Catholic countries adopted the Gregorian calendar almost immediately, it was only gradually adopted among Protestant countries. The British, for example, did not adopt the reformed calendar until 1752. Until then, the British Empire—and their American colonies—still celebrated the new year in March.
Gregorian Calendar: January 1st Restored
In 1582, the Gregorian calendar reform restored January 1 as new year's day. Although most Catholic countries adopted the Gregorian calendar almost immediately, it was only gradually adopted among Protestant countries. The British, for example, did not adopt the reformed calendar until 1752. Until then, the British Empire—and their American colonies—still celebrated the new year in March.