What Happened This Year 1813

Born in 1813

John Baker

2nd Premier of South Australia
Born
1813 212 years ago
Died
May 19th, 1872 152 years ago — 59 years old

English-Australian politician served as the 2nd Premier of South Australia from 1866 to 1868. Baker was a member of the South Australian House of Assembly and played a significant role in the early governance of the state. His leadership contributed to the political landscape of South Australia during a formative period in its history.

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Stephen Heller

Hungarian pianist and composer
Born
1813 212 years ago
Died
January 14th, 1888 137 years ago — 75 years old

Born in Hungary, a distinguished pianist and composer emerged in the 19th century. He showcased exceptional talent at an early age and gained recognition for contributions to piano music. Heller spent time in France, where he became associated with prominent figures of the Romantic era. His compositions, particularly for piano, are characterized by technical brilliance and expressiveness. He published numerous works, influencing aspiring musicians and enriching the piano repertoire. Heller's legacy is preserved through his compositions, which continued to be performed long after his death.

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