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