Major Louis de Tousard

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1801–1804

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Major Louis de Tousard, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Éleuthère Irénée du Pont founds E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

   1801–1804

   Role: Legendary anecdote figure: according to Delaware legend, a hunting trip with him prompted du Pont's decision to enter the gunpowder business

   1. 121 April 1801 · FranceSigning of the Act of Association

      The act of association for the gunpowder company was signed in April 1801, formalizing the venture named after its founder.

   2. 21802 · Brandywine CreekEstablishment of Eleutherian Mills

      By 1802, Du Pont established his business and family home, Eleutherian Mills, on the Brandywine Creek in Delaware.

   3. 3April 1804 · Brandywine CreekFirst Gunpowder Production

      The first gunpowder was produced in April 1804, marking the operational start of the manufactory.

Sources

1. Éleuthère Irénée du Pont Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-21