What happened on 7 July 1840?

Discover what happened on 7 July 1840 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Charles-Jules Guiguer (Swiss politician (1780-1840))
  • Nikolai Stankevich (Russian poet and philosopher (1813–1840))
  • Ferdinando Cosentini (botanist (1769-1840))
  • José María de Zuaznávar y Francia (Spanish writer (1764-1840))
  • John Jenkinson (British bishop)
  • Luis Joaquín Fernández de Córdoba y Benavides ((1780-1840))
  • David Reid (naval surgeon and pioneer in New South Wales, Australia (1777-1840))
  • Wilhelm August Rehmann
  • Gregório José Viegas (Roman Catholic clergyman)
  • Stair Elphinstone-Dalrymple ((born 1815))