The 1820s

Explore 482 historical events from 1820–1829.

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1820

Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg (born 1771)

Karl Philipp, Fürst zu Schwarzenberg was an Austrian Generalissimo and former Field Marshal. He first entered military service in 1788 and fought against the Turks. During the Fren…

Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg (born 1771)

1820

HMS Beagle (pictured), the ship that would take Charles Darwin on his voyage, was launched

HMS Beagle was a Cherokee-class 10-gun brig-sloop of the Royal Navy, one of more than 100 ships of this class. The vessel, constructed at a cost of £7,803, was launched on 11 May 1…

HMS Beagle (pictured), the ship that would take Charles Darwin on his voyage, was launched