Historedia
Person

Robert R. Livingston

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1803–1807

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Robert R. Livingston, 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. Monroe and Livingston sail for Paris and complete the Louisiana Purchase

    1803

    Role: Negotiator

    1. April 11, 1803 · ParisThe April 11 Offer of All of Louisiana

      On April 11, 1803, days before Monroe's arrival, Barbé-Marbois offered Livingston all of Louisiana for $15 million.

    2. April 30, 1803 · Hôtel TubeufTreaty Signing

      The Louisiana Purchase Treaty was signed on April 30, 1803, at the Hôtel Tubeuf in Paris.

    3. July 4–14, 1803 · Washington, D.C.Announcement in Washington

      The treaty was announced on July 4, 1803, after Monroe and Livingston returned from France.

  2. North River Steamboat begins service

    1807

    Role: Business Partner and Owner

    1. 17 August 1807 · Departure pointInaugural Voyage to Albany

      The North River Steamboat departed New York City for Albany on August 17, 1807, completing a 300-nautical-mile round trip in 62 hours.

    2. 4 September 1807 · Service originStart of Scheduled Service

      Regular passenger service commenced on September 4, 1807, following the successful inaugural voyage.

Sources

  1. Louisiana Purchase Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
  2. Robert R. Livingston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  3. Robert Fulton Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  4. North River Steamboat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14