December 25, 1745:
Joseph Bologne, (Chevalier de Saint-Georges) is born in Baillif, Guadeloupe, French Antilles Colony, the son of George Bologne, a French planter, and his slave Nanon.
August 12, 1753:
Joseph Bologne (7) arrives in Bordeaux from Guadeloupe with his father to attend school.
May 10, 1763:
Joseph Bologne (17) buys the Office of Cavalier, Adviser to the King, Controller Ordinary of Wars.
July 1, 1764:
Joseph Bologne (18) gains the position of Officer of the King’s Guard.
September 8, 1766:
Before a large audience in Paris, the famous fencer Giuseppe Faldoni defeats Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (20), although the master is impressed by the way the young man acquits himself.
May 13, 1773:
Publication of the first six string quartets by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (27) is advertised in Le Mercure de France.
June 15, 1775:
The publisher Bailleux receives a privilège to publish several of the works of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (29).
February 26, 1777:
At the Concert des Amateurs in the Hôtel de Soubise in Paris, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (31) conducts the third symphony of Simon Leduc who has recently died at the age of 33. In the middle of the adagio, Saint-Georges, a close friend of Leduc, dissolves into tears. The performance has to be abandoned.
July 19, 1777:
Ernestine, an opéra comique by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (31) to words of Laclos after Riccoboni, is performed for the first time, at the Comédie-Italienne. Queen Marie Antoinette, other royals, and courtiers are present. It is a flop and will not be repeated.
October 12, 1778:
La partie de chasse, an opéra comique by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (32) to words of Desfontaines, is performed for the first time, at the Comédie-Italienne. It is a hit with audience and critics.
March 8, 1780:
L’amant anonyme, a comédie mêlée de ballets by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (34) after de Genlis, is performed for the first time, in Paris.
December 13, 1780:
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (34) is welcomed into the Masonic Lodge of Saint John of Scotland of the Social Contract.
January 28, 1781:
The Journal de Paris reports that the Concert des Amateurs, conducted by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, is to be suspended.
March 25, 1782:
A Clarinet Concerto by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (36) is performed for the first time, at the Palais des Tuileries, Paris.
March 28, 1782:
A Bassoon Concerto by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (36) is performed for the first time, at the Concert Spirituel, Paris.
January 11, 1786:
The first performance of the Concert Olympique, conducted by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (40), takes place in the Palais-Royal, Paris.
April 9, 1787:
At Carlton House, before the Prince of Wales, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (41) engages in a public fencing contest.
August 18, 1787:
La fille-garçon, an opéra comique by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (41) to words of Desmaillot, is performed for the first time, at the Comédie-Italienne, Paris.
February 23, 1790:
The Journal Général de France reports that recently, while walking through London, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (44) was attacked by four unidentified armed men. He managed to drive them off with a stick.
July 8, 1790:
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (44) takes part in a fencing tournament in the salle de la redoute, Lille.
September 8, 1790:
Guillaume tout Coeur, ou les amis du village, an opéra comique by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (44) to words of Monnet, is performed for the first time, in Lille.
July 25, 1791:
Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (45) enlists in the National Guard, at Lille.
April 8, 1792:
Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (46) gives a triumphant concert in Lille consisting mostly of his own compositions.
September 8, 1792:
The French National Assembly orders that a brigade be formed of men of color named the égion nationale des américains & du midy, to be led by Colonel Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges.
September 15, 1792:
Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (46) signs a document forming the Regiment of American Hussars, to fight for the revolution. He is in command, with the rank of colonel.
September 15, 1792:
War of the First Coalition: Austrian forces begin a bombardment of Lille. Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (46) will lead his men in this fighting.
May 11, 1793:
Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (47) is brought, under arrest, before the Revolutionary Tribunal in Paris. He is charged with embezzling public funds.
July 1, 1793:
Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (47) is acquitted of embezzlement by the Revolutionary Tribunal and restored to the rank of colonel.
September 25, 1793:
Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (47) is relieved of his command by the French Minister for War. Eight other officers of his regiment are dismissed.
October 29, 1793:
Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (47) writes to Minister for War Bouchotte asking the reason for his dismissal of 25 September.
October 23, 1794:
The Committee of Public Safety orders the release of Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (48) from detention in Houdainville, near Clermont-sur-Oise. The order will not be carried out for several months.
January 15, 1795:
The 13th Chasseurs, founded by Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49), is abolished by the People’s Representatives with the Armies of the North and Sambre-et-Meuse.
April 11, 1795:
The 13th Chasseurs, founded by Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49), abolished on 15 January, is reorganized. See 13 May 1795.
May 13, 1795:
Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49) is reinstated to his command of the reconstituted 13th Chasseurs. See 1 September 1795.
June 17, 1795:
Having been reduced to poverty by his long imprisonment, Colonel Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49) petitions the French Army to provide him with enough funds to purchase a uniform. The request will be granted.
September 1, 1795:
On the parade ground of Valenciennes, Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49) officially resumes his command of the 13th Chasseurs.
October 25, 1795:
On the last day of the National Convention, the law of Brumaire 3, year IV is enacted. All French officers not in active service on 5 April 1795 are immediately suspended. It is believed that many royalists have infiltrated the army since that date. This includes Colonel Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49), who on 5 April was still struggling to be reinstated to his former post.
October 30, 1795:
The Committee of Public Safety informs Colonel Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49) that he is dismissed as commander of the 13th regiment of Chasseurs.
May 11, 1796:
Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (50) arrives in St. Domingue (Haiti) with commissioners sent by the French government.
April 25, 1797:
Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (51) writes to Director Jean-François Rewbell, asking to be reinstated to his former rank.
June 10, 1799:
17:00 In the apartment of his friend, Nicolas Duhamel, on the rue de Chartres, Paris, Republic of France, Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges dies of an "ulcerated bladder," aged 53 years, five months, and 15 days. His mortal remains will be laid to rest in the Cemetery of the Church of Ste.-Marguerite, Paris.