1824
Levi P
Levi Parsons Morton was the 22nd vice president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He also served as United States ambassador to France, as a U.S. representative from New York…
Levi P
The 1820s
Explore 130 historical events from 1820–1829.
1824
Edmund Kirby Smith, American general (died 1893)
Edmund Kirby Smith was a Confederate States Army general, who oversaw the Trans-Mississippi Department from 1863 to 1865. Before the American Civil War, Smith served as an officer …
Edmund Kirby Smith, American general (died 1893)
1824
Cadmus M
Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox was a career United States Army officer who served in the Mexican–American War and also was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Cadmus M
1824
Ambrose Burnside, American general and politician, 30th Governor of Rhode Island (died 1881)
Ambrose Everts Burnside was an American army officer and politician who became a senior Union general in the American Civil War and a three-time governor of Rhode Island, as well a…
Ambrose Burnside, American general and politician, 30th Governor of Rhode Island (died 1881)
1824
Lord Byron, English-Scottish poet and playwright (born 1788)
George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, was a British poet. He was one of the major figures of the Romantic movement, and is regarded as being among the greatest British poets. Among…
Lord Byron, English-Scottish poet and playwright (born 1788)
1824
Joseph Joubert, French author (born 1754)
Joseph Joubert was a French moralist and essayist, remembered today largely for his Pensées (Thoughts), which were published posthumously.
Joseph Joubert, French author (born 1754)
1824
Capel Lofft, English lawyer (born 1751)
Capel Lofft was a British lawyer, writer and amateur astronomer.
Capel Lofft, English lawyer (born 1751)
1823
Brazilian War of Independence: A Brazilian squadron led by Lord Cochrane engages a Portuguese squadron under João de Cam
The Brazilian War of Independence was an armed conflict that led to the separation of Brazil from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. The war was fought across…
Brazilian War of Independence: A Brazilian squadron led by Lord Cochrane engages a Portuguese squadron under João de Cam
1823
Gotthold Eisenstein, German mathematician and academic (died 1852)
Ferdinand Gotthold Max Eisenstein was a German mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory and analysis. Born in Berlin, Prussia, to Jewish parents who conver…
Gotthold Eisenstein, German mathematician and academic (died 1852)
1823
Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, Mexican politician, President of Mexico (died 1889)
Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada y Corral was a Mexican liberal politician and jurist who served as the 31st president of Mexico from 1872 to 1876.
Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, Mexican politician, President of Mexico (died 1889)
1823
Frederick Weld, English-New Zealand politician, 6th Prime Minister of New Zealand (died 1891)
Sir Frederick Aloysius Weld, was an English-born New Zealand politician and colonial administrator of various British colonies and territories located in Oceania and Southeast Asia…
Frederick Weld, English-New Zealand politician, 6th Prime Minister of New Zealand (died 1891)
1823
John H
John H. Balsley was a master carpenter and inventor, inventing a practical folding wooden stepladder and receiving the first U.S. patent issued for a safety stepladder in the year.
John H
1823
Gédéon Ouimet, Canadian lawyer and politician, 2nd Premier of Quebec (died 1905)
Gédéon Ouimet was a French-Canadian politician.
Gédéon Ouimet, Canadian lawyer and politician, 2nd Premier of Quebec (died 1905)
1823
Grace Elliott, Scottish courtesan and spy (born c
Grace Dalrymple Elliott was a Scottish courtesan, writer and spy resident in Paris during the French Revolution. She was an eyewitness to events detailed in her memoirs, Journal of…
Grace Elliott, Scottish courtesan and spy (born c
1823
Louis-Nicolas Davout, French general and politician, French Minister of War (born 1770)
Louis-Nicolas d'Avout, better known as Davout, 1st Prince of Eckmühl, 1st Duke of Auerstaedt, was a French military commander and Marshal of the Empire who served during both the F…
Louis-Nicolas Davout, French general and politician, French Minister of War (born 1770)
1822
Battle of Pichincha: Antonio José de Sucre secures the independence of the Presidency of Quito
The Battle of Pichincha took place on 24 May 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, 3,500 meters above sea-level, right next to the city of Quito, in modern Ecuador.
Battle of Pichincha: Antonio José de Sucre secures the independence of the Presidency of Quito
1822
At least 113 people die in the Grue Church fire, the biggest fire disaster in Norway's history
On 26 May 1822 there was a Pentecost worship service at the Grue Church near Kirkenær, Norway. During the service, the church caught fire and at least 113 people were killed. It is…
At least 113 people die in the Grue Church fire, the biggest fire disaster in Norway's history
1822
Ulysses S
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. He previously led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War in 1865 as commanding…
Ulysses S
1822
Jane Miller Thengberg, Scottish-Swedish governess and educator (died 1902)
Jane Miller Thengberg was a Swedish-Scottish teacher. She founded and managed the girls' school Klosterskolan in Uppsala from 1855 to 1863 and was the principal of the Högre lärari…
Jane Miller Thengberg, Scottish-Swedish governess and educator (died 1902)
1822
Greek War of Independence: The Turks capture the Greek town of Souli
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution or the Greek Revolution of 1821, was a successful war of independence fought by Greek revolutionaries against the …
Greek War of Independence: The Turks capture the Greek town of Souli
1822
Frederick Law Olmsted, American journalist and designer, co-designed Central Park (died 1903)
Frederick Law Olmsted was an American landscape architect, journalist, social critic, and public administrator. He is considered to be the father of landscape architecture in the U…
Frederick Law Olmsted, American journalist and designer, co-designed Central Park (died 1903)
1822
Charles Boucher de Boucherville, Canadian physician and politician, 3rd Premier of Quebec (died 1915)
Sir Charles-Eugène-Napoléon Boucher de Boucherville was a Canadian politician and medical doctor. He twice served as the premier of Quebec.
Charles Boucher de Boucherville, Canadian physician and politician, 3rd Premier of Quebec (died 1915)
1822
Francis, Duke of Cádiz (died 1902)
Francisco de Asís de Borbón was King of Spain as the husband of Queen Isabella II from their marriage in 1846 until Isabella's deposition in 1868. Francisco and his wife were doubl…
Francis, Duke of Cádiz (died 1902)
1822
Mathew Brady, American photographer and journalist (died 1896)
Mathew B. Brady was an American photographer. Known as one of the earliest and most famous photographers in American history, he is best known for his scenes of the American Civil …
Mathew Brady, American photographer and journalist (died 1896)