Discover what happened on 17 May 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
- Stanisław Moniuszko (Polish composer (1819–1872))
- Heinrich von Abendroth (German army officer (1819-1880))
- Gustaf Rudolf Abelin (Swedish politician)
- Gonçalo Batista Vieira (Brazilian politician (1819-1896))
- Boris Dmitrievich Golitsyn (Russian army officer (1819-1878))
- Barnabas Wood (American dentist (1819-1875))
- Franz Xaver Zürcher (Swiss painter (1819-1902))
- Johann Nepomuk Kafka (pianist and composer)
- Edward Roberts (architect)
Deaths
- William Hawkins (Governor of North Carolina (1777-1819))
- Micaela Villegas (La Perricholi) (Peruvian actress)
- Jan Giudici (Italian-Dutch architect (1746-1819))
- William Hawkins (Governor of North Carolina (1777-1819))
- Micaela Villegas (La Perricholi) (Peruvian actress)
- Jan Giudici (Italian-Dutch architect (1746-1819))
- Heinrich Lommeder
- Cäcilie Mosel
- Frederick Drummond-Burrell (Peerage person ID=234650)
- Jan Procházka (Czech violinist and composer)
- Jüdel Sachs