What happened on 17 March 1819?

Discover what happened on 17 March 1819 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

  • René Dagron (French photographer and inventor)
  • Ephraim Scudder
  • William Harris (British-American politician in Michigan (born 1819))

Deaths

  • Caspar Bernhard Hardy (painter (1726-1819))
  • Claus Frandsen Tønder
  • Abraham Jakob Penzel (German philologist and polymath (1749-1819))
  • Richard Maunsell ((1784-1819))
  • Otto Alexander, Graf von Schwerin (20 Mar 1737 Berlin – 17 Mar 1819 Wolfshagen)
  • Otto Alexander, Graf von Schwerin (20 Mar 1737 Berlin – 17 Mar 1819 Wolfshagen)