Famous Birthdays In May - 22

1622  On this day in history birth of louis de Buade de Frontenac, Governor of New France (d. 1698)   

1671  Abraham Patras, governor-general of East-Indies (1735-37) was born on this day in history.   

1715  François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis, French cardinal and statesman (d. 1794) was born on May - 22.   

1722  Johannes Schmidlin, composer was born on May - 22.   

1724  Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne, French explorer (d. 1772) was born on May - 22.   

1759  On this day in history birth of gervais-Francois Couperin, composer   

1770  On this day in history birth of princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (d. 1840)   

1772  On May - 22 birth of ram Mohan Roy, Hindu reformer (d. 1833)   

1780  Jan Emmanuel Dulezalek, composer was born on May - 22.   

1783  On May - 22 birth of thomas Forbes Walmisley, composer   

1804  On this day in history birth of john William (Turk) Livingston, Commander (Union Navy), died in 1885   

1808  On May - 22 birth of g de Nerval, writer   

1813  Richard Wagner, Leipsig Germany, composer (Ring, Flying Dutchman) was born on May - 22.   

1820  On May - 22 birth of alexander Ernst Fesca, composer   

1821  On this day in history birth of alfred Sully, Bvt Major General (Union volunteers), died in 1879   

1823  Solomon Bundy, American politician (d. 1889) was born on May - 22.   

1823  On May - 22 birth of isabella Glyn Dallas, British Shakepearean actress (d. 1889)   

1826  George Parr, cricketer (legendary Notts batsman, 1st Eng touring capt) was born on this day in history.   

1841  Catulle Mendès, French poet (d. 1909) was born on May - 22.   

1844  On May - 22 birth of mary Cassatt, US, Impressionist painter (Woman Bathing)   

1849  Louis Perrier, Swiss politician (d. 1913) was born on this day in history.   

1850  On this day in history birth of johann Schrammel, composer   

1852  On this day in history birth of emile Sauret, composer   

1859  Arthur Conan Doyle, UK, author brought Sherlock Holmes to life twice was born on this day in history.   

1862  August Cuppens, Flemish author/pastor was born on this day in history.   

1865  Enrique Morera, composer was born on May - 22.   

1874  Daniel F Malan, premier of South-Africa (1948-54) was born on this day in history.   

1874  Francesco Paolo Neglia, composer was born on this day in history.   

1879  Eastwood Lane, composer was born on this day in history.   

1879  Jean Emile Paul Cras, composer was born on this day in history.   

1879  Warwick Armstrong, cricketer (Big Ship Great Aussie skipper 1920-21) was born on this day in history.   

1879  On May - 22 birth of alla Nazimova, Ukrainian-born actress, scriptwriter, and producer (d. 1945)   

1884  Alceo Toni, composer was born on May - 22.   

1885  On May - 22 birth of julio Fonseca, composer   

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0337  On this day in history constantine the Great, emperor of Rome (306-37)/anti semite, dies   

0748  On May - 22 death of empress Genshō of Japan (b. 680)   

0987  On this day in history death of louis V le Faineant, the Lazy, king of France (986-87), poisoned at 20   

1068  Death of Emperor Go-Reizei of Japan (b. 1025) on this day in history.   

1455  On this day in history death of henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland, English politician (killed in battle)   

1457  On this day in history death of saint Rita of Cascia, Italian saint (b. 1381)   

1501  Robert Gaguin, French writer/diplomat (Arte Metrificandi), dies at 66 on May - 22.   

1538  Death of John Forrest, English Franciscan friar (martyred) (b. 1471) on this day in history.