What Happened This Year 1826

People Who Died in 1826

Luther Martin

American politician and delegate
Born
February 20th, 1748 277 years ago
Died
1826 199 years ago — 78 years old

Born in 1748, this American politician served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787. An advocate for states' rights, strongly opposed the Constitution during the convention and did not sign the final document. He served as the Attorney General of Maryland and played a significant role in Maryland politics during the late 18th century. His legal career included defending several high-profile cases, helping to establish early American legal precedents.

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Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

French lawyer and politician
Born
April 2nd, 1755 269 years ago
Died
1826 199 years ago — 71 years old

Born in 1755, a lawyer and politician contributed significantly to culinary literature. Authored 'The Physiology of Taste', a seminal work in gastronomy that combines philosophy and science. The book emphasized the relationship between food and pleasure, and its reflections on the art of eating continue to influence culinary thought. Engaged in political affairs and lived through the French Revolution, shaping perspectives on food and society.

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