What Happened This Year 1818

All Events 17 Births 75 Deaths 25

Born in 1818

Gustavus Vaughan Brooke

Irish actor with acclaimed performances

Born

1818 208 years ago

Died

January 11th, 1866 160 years ago — 48 years old

An Irish actor, notable for significant contributions to the theatre. Achieved acclaim for performances in roles such as Hamlet and Othello. His career in the mid-19th century included appearances in various prestigious venues across England and Ireland. Gained recognition for his powerful portrayals and dramatic presence on stage, influencing theatrical norms of the period.

Arthur Macalister

Scottish-Australian politician, Premier

Born

1818 208 years ago

Died

March 23rd, 1883 142 years ago — 65 years old

A prominent Scottish-Australian politician, served as the 2nd Premier of Queensland. Held office in the 1860s and 1870s, and contributed significantly to the development of the colony during that period. Engaged in numerous infrastructure projects, promoting expansion and colonization. Advocated for land reforms and improved educational opportunities, influencing the political landscape of the time.

Ferdinand Joachimsthal

German mathematician and theorist

Born

1818 208 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1861 164 years ago — 43 years old

Contributed significantly to mathematics, particularly in the study of differential equations. Worked on the theory of analytic functions, leading to advancements in the understanding of their properties. Held a position at the University of Berlin, where he influenced numerous students and fellow mathematicians. Engaged in research that discussed the convergence of series and the properties of circular and hyperbolic functions.