What happened on 16 July 1839?

Discover what happened on 16 July 1839 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

  • Edouard Whettnall (Belgian diplomat (1839–1903))
  • Auguste Véran (French architect)
  • August Sjö
  • Philippus Jacobus Hoedemaker (Dutch Reformed minister and theologian)
  • E. Radermacher (Dutch photographer)
  • Sophie Vischer-Heußler (Daughter of an industrial from Basel and wife (since 1859) of the Swiss historian Wilhelm Vischer.)
  • John Pierce Lacy ((1839-1906))
  • Constance Glencairn Campbell ((1839-1912))
  • Domenico Narratone
  • Francesco Serlupi Crescenzi (Cavallerizzo maggiore di Sua Santità)
  • Aloïs Cocks

Deaths

  • Wilhelm Metternich (German politician)
  • Józef Niemojewski (Polish general)
  • The Bowl (Cherokee chief)
  • Franz Xaver Gloeggl (Austrian musician and choir director)
  • Antoine de Vauthier de Baillamont (Netherlands politician)
  • J.F. Maréchal
  • Josef Antonín Köhler ((1779-1839))
  • Pieter Van Der Bost (teacher)
  • Albertus-Ferdinandus Thomas