What Happened In May 1824 In History

Historical Events for May, 1824

• 10th » The National Gallery, London known as National Gallery in London opens to the public.

Famous Birthdays on May in 1824

• 1st » Alexander William Williamson, English chemist and academic (d. 1904)
• 9th » Jacob ben Moses Bachrach, Polish apologist (d. 1896)
• 11th » Jean-Léon Gérôme, French painter and sculptor (d. 1904)
• 16th » Levi P. Morton, American politician, 22nd United States Vice President (d. 1920)
• 20th » Cadmus M. Wilcox, American general (d. 1890)
• 23rd » Ambrose Burnside, American general and politician, 30th Governor of Rhode Island (d. 1881)

Famous Deaths for May 1824

• 4th » Joseph Joubert, French author (b. 1754)
• 26th » Capel Lofft, English lawyer (b. 1751)

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