Discover what happened on 21 February 1817 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
- Reginald Sackville, 7th Earl De La Warr (British clergyman and landowner (1817-1896))
- José Zorrilla (Spanish poet, writer, fighter (1817–1893))
- Domingo Ghirardelli (American businessman (1817–1894))
- Karl Barthel
- Fanny Westerdahl (Swedish actress)
- Edward Arthur Somerset (British Army general)
- Aleth Hansen
- Alexandre Vieira de Carvalho (Brazilian politician)
- Alexandre Manuel Vieira de Carvalho
- Halka Sámuel
- Henry Barnes ((1817-1865))
- Rachel Mackenzie Douglas ((died 1877))
- Axel von Post
- Félix González Cumplido
- Štěpán Benda (21.2.1817-30.12.1903)
- George Decatur Pool (American farmer and philanthropist)
- Achille Fouquier
Deaths
- Nicholas of Saint-Marcel