Events from 1787

France faces financial crisis from wars - Assembly of Notables refuses new taxes on nobility

Jacques Charles develops mathematical gas laws - relationship between gas volume and temperature

St. Alphonsus Liguori dies at 91 - founded Redemptorists, wrote 'Glories of Mary'

French Royal Edict allows société en commandite par actions - limited partnership with tradeable shares, hybrid of partnership and corporation

Death of St. Alphonsus Liguori - Doctor of the Church, wrote 'Moral Theology' and 'The Glories of Mary'

U.S. Constitution signed - 9 Freemasons among 55 delegates, Masonic principles influence document