Page 2: Historical Events In October - 22

1810  Henry Bohlen, Brig General (Union volunteers), died in 1862.   

1811  Franz Liszt, Hungarian piano virtuoso and composer is born   

1811  Franz Liszt, Raiding Hungary, romantic composer/virtuoso pianist.   

1812  Duke of Wellington seizes Burgos Spain   

1813  August Harder, composer, dies at 38   

1818  Leconte de Lisle, writer.   

1818  Joachim H Campe, German theory/author, dies at 72   

1819  1st ship sails by Erie-channel (Rome-Utica).   

1826  Guglielmo Quarenghi, composer.   

1832  August Labitzky, composer   

1835  Willem G F Bentinck, earl/politician/organist, dies at 73.   

1836  Sam Houston inaugurated as inaugural elected president of Republic of Texas   

1836  Sam Houston inaugurated as 1st elected pres of Republic of Texas   

1838  Carl Fuchs, composer   

1844  Sarah Bernhardt, French actress is born.   

1844  7th day adventists wait for appearance of Jesus   

1845  Sarah Bernhardt, France, actress (Camille, Queen Elizabeth).   

1847  Jacobus Herculas [Uncle Koos] de la Rey, South African politician   

1847  Sahle Selassie, Negus of Shewa.   

1852  Hans C E Freiherr von Gagern, German advisor to Dutch king, dies at 86   

1854  J Gotthelf, writer, dies at 57.   

1859  Louis (Ludwig) Spohr, composer (Faust), dies at 75   

1861  1st telegraph line linking West and East coasts completed.   

1862  Battle at Old Fort Wayne, Indian Territory.   

1866  Paraguay: Battle of Curupaytí against Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.   

1867  Foundation of the National University of Colombia.   

1868  Jacques Offenbach's opera "Genevieve de Brabant," premieres in NYC.   

1869  Michael Sars, Norwegian zoologist, dies at 64.   

1870  Ivan Bunin, Russia, poet/novelist (Gentleman from SF-Nobel 1933)   

1875  Sons of the American Revolution organized   

1875  Sons of American Revolution organizes.   

1876  Karl B Adam, German theologist (Christ our Brother).   

1877  The Blantyre mining disaster in Scotland results in the deaths of 207 miners. Those widows and orphans who were unable to support themselves were evicted by the mine owners and likely sent to the Poor House.   

1878  The inaugural rugby match under floodlights takes place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton   

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1071  William ix: Duke of aquitaine and poet   

1197  Emperor juntoku of japan: Emperor juntoku of japan (d. 1242)   

1592  Gustaf horn: Swedish soldier and politician   

1686  Georg balthasar schott: Composer   

1688  Nadir shah of persia: Nadir shah of persia (d. 1747)   

1689  King john v of portugal: King john v of portugal (d. 1750)   

1698  Nicola bonifacio logroscino: Composer   

1701  Maria amalia of austria: Holy roman empire empress   

0741  Death of Charles martel: Ruler of the franks,   

1383  Death of Ferdinand i: The wise, king of portugal,   

1494  Gian galeazzo: Italian duke of milan (1476-94),   

1565  Death of Jean: Vicomte d'aguisy grolier de servieres, french bibliophile (b. 1479)   

1613  Death of Pomponio nenna: Italian composer   

1625  Kikkawa hiroie: Japanese politician (b. 1561)   

1651  Death of Jacob praetorius: Composer,   

1674  Death of Gerbrand van den eeckhout: Dutch painter (b. 1621)