Discover what happened on 12 July 1816 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!
Births
- Giovanni Simeoni (Catholic cardinal (1816–1892))
- Fredrik Marinus Kruseman (Dutch painter, 1817-1860)
- Léo Drouyn (French artist (1816-1896))
- Chapin Hall (American politician (1816-1879))
- James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe (Scottish duke (1816–1879))
- Nils August Silfverschiöld (Swedish politician (1816–1869))
- James Wilde, 1st Baron Penzance (British judge and rose breeder (1816-1899))
- Juan de Gangoiti (Spanish engraver)
- Edward Barker ((1816-1885) surgeon and pastoralist)
- Oton Trabant (Slove missionary)
- Margaret Woolsey ((1816-1877))
Deaths
- Georg Oswald May (German painter (1738-1816))
- William Essington (Royal Navy admiral)
- Georg Mathesius (Finnish priest)
- Ann (?) ((died 1816))
- Mary Macgregor ((died 1816))
- Joannes Van Dieveld (pastor)