What Happened This Year 1818

Born in 1818

William Edward Forster

English politician and Chief Secretary
Born
1818 207 years ago
Died
April 6th, 1886 139 years ago — 68 years old

A businessman and philanthropist, served as Chief Secretary for Ireland. Advocated for educational reforms and implemented significant changes in the Irish education system. Represented Bradford in the House of Commons and was involved in various philanthropic efforts aimed at improving education and social conditions in England and Ireland.

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Ferdinand Joachimsthal

German mathematician and theorist
Born
1818 207 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.

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Perucho Figueredo

Cuban poet and national hero
Born
1818 207 years ago
Died
August 17th, 1870 154 years ago — 52 years old

A significant figure in Cuba's fight for independence, produced a body of poetry that expressed patriotic sentiments and revolutionary ideals. Advocated for liberty and justice through literary works and political activism. Participated in the Ten Years' War against Spanish rule, significantly contributing to the Cuban independence movement. His poetry often reflected the struggles faced by Cubans during this turbulent time in history. Figueredo's legacy endures as his works continue to inspire new generations of Cubans striving for freedom.

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