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))