Misc: [pot luck] asprin was originally obtained from the bark of which tree?

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In 1544 Francis II, king of ---------- (1559-60), born.?

In 1629 Abbas I Shah of ---------- (1588-1629), dies at 57.?

In 1736---------- , Scotland, inventor (steam engine), born.?

In 1806 Britain ---------- the Cape of Good Hope.?

In 1809---------- , Boston, author (Pit & the Pendulum), born.?