What Happened This Year 1832

All Events 20 Births 73 Deaths 30

People Who Died in 1832

Otto Wilhelm Masing

Linguist and author specializing in Estonian

Born

November 8th, 1763 262 years ago

Died

1832 193 years ago — 69 years old

Contributed significantly to the study of the Estonian language and literature. Authored foundational works that influenced the development of Estonian linguistics and made strides in promoting Estonian culture and education. Masing's works included grammar books and dictionaries that established the standards for future language education. His efforts in documenting Estonian folklore and linguistics played a crucial role in the national identity of Estonia.

Jean Baptiste Gay

French politician, 7th Prime Minister

Born

June 20th, 1778 247 years ago

Died

1832 193 years ago — 54 years old

Served as the 7th Prime Minister of France from 1828 to 1829. Held the title of vicomte de Martignac and advocated for political reforms during a turbulent period in French history. His government faced challenges from both royalists and republicans, managing to navigate complex political landscapes. After resigning from the premiership, continued to influence French politics through his writings and political analysis.

Rasmus Rask

Danish linguist and philologist

Born

November 22nd, 1787 238 years ago

Died

1832 193 years ago — 45 years old

A prominent linguist and philologist, contributions included significant work on the comparative grammar of languages. Focused on the Scandinavian languages and their relationship to other Indo-European languages. Published numerous articles and books that detailed phonetics and grammatical structures, establishing foundational concepts in the field of comparative linguistics. Advocated for the study of languages using systematic methods, influencing future generations of linguists.