Discover what happened on 1 February 1820 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
- Ignacy von Bninsky (German politician (1820-1893))
- Francesco Sangalli (Italian composer and pianist (1820-1892))
- Anna-Kajsa Norman (Swedish composer)
- George Hendric Houghton (American clergyman)
- James Norris (Canadian politician (1820-1891))
- John Edmands (American librarian (1820–1915))
- John Sadler (British industrialist and public figure)
- Matthew William Thompson (British politician (1820-1891))
- François Heldenstein ((1820-1907))
- François-Joseph Robert de Lignerac (French politician)
- Anna Gore-Langton (noblewoman; English campaigner for women’s rights (1820-1879))
- Maria von Salis ((1820-1874))
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- Hermann Klee
- Francesco Paolo Catucci (Italian politician)
- Charles Bromley (British Royal Navy officer (1820-1892))
- José Martínez Rives
- Bartholomäus Burgmaier (German policeman and administrative official)
- Henri Lipstadt
Deaths
- Friedrich Rühs (German historian and academic)
- Charles Eschard (French painter, draftsman and engraver (1748-1810))
- Etienne de Boré (American politician)
- Abraham van der Hart (Dutch architect)
- Juan José Salvadores (Argentinian military personnel)
- William Cookson (English Anglican priest, Canon of Windsor)
- Nicolas-Henry Cottin
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- Ellin Devis (English schoolmistress and author (1746-1820))
- Richard St. George (Peerage person ID=209240)
- Lesley Alexander ((1725-1820))
- Peter Frye (judge 1723-1820)
- Joseph Garnsey (24 Jan 1772 – 1 Feb 1820)
- Sophie Dorothea von Hedemann (16 Dec 1760 – Feb 1820)