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Frederick August Otto Schwarz
1836Oct, 18

Frederick August Otto Schwarz

Frederick August Otto Schwarz, American businessman, founded FAO Schwarz (d. 1911)
Frederick August Otto Schwarz (October 18, 1836 – May 17, 1911) was a German-born American toy retailer known for founding FAO Schwarz.

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Events on 1836

  • 23Feb

    Siege of the Alamo

    Texas Revolution: The Siege of the Alamo (prelude to the Battle of the Alamo) begins in San Antonio, Texas.
  • 25Feb

    Colt Firearms

    Samuel Colt is granted a United States patent for the Colt revolver.
  • 6Mar

    Battle of the Alamo

    Texas Revolution: Battle of the Alamo - After a thirteen-day siege by an army of 3,000 Mexican troops, the 187 Texas volunteers, including frontiersman Davy Crockett and colonel Jim Bowie, defending the Alamo are killed and the fort is captured.
  • 21Apr

    Battle of San Jacinto

    Texas Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto: Republic of Texas forces under Sam Houston defeat troops under Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
  • 22Apr

    Battle of San Jacinto

    Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto, forces under Texas General Sam Houston identify Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna among the captives of the battle when one of his fellow captives mistakenly gives away his identity.