Historical Events, Birthdays and Deaths in 1873

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What Happened This Year 1873

All Events 27 Births 166 Deaths 64

Born in 1873

Charles Ruijs de Beerenbrouck

Dutch Prime Minister and lawyer

Born

1873 152 years ago

Died

April 17th, 1936 89 years ago — 63 years old

Served as the 28th Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1929 to 1933, leading the country during a challenging period marked by economic difficulties. Played a vital role in addressing domestic policies and implementing welfare measures. Actively participated in the political landscape as a member of the Catholic People's Party and contributed to the development of governmental frameworks. Held various ministerial positions before becoming Prime Minister, influencing legislative decisions.

Simion Stoilow

Mathematician specializing in functional analysis

Born

1873 152 years ago

Died

April 4th, 1961 64 years ago — 88 years old

Contributed significantly to the field of mathematics, particularly in functional analysis and the theory of complex variables. Developed the Stoilow decomposition theorem, which classifies holomorphic functions on Riemann surfaces. Served as a professor at the University of Bucharest, influencing future generations of mathematicians. Actively participated in mathematical societies and organizations, promoting the advancement of mathematics in Romania.

Alexey Shchusev

Russian architect, designed Lenin's Mausoleum

Born

1873 152 years ago

Died

May 24th, 1949 75 years ago — 76 years old

An architect specialized in monumental buildings, contributed significantly to Soviet architecture. Designed Lenin's Mausoleum in Red Square, a key symbol of the Russian Revolution. Also created the Kazanskaya railway station in Moscow, reflecting modern architectural techniques combined with traditional styles. Worked on various other projects that impacted the architectural landscape of the Soviet Union during the early to mid-20th century. Contributed to the architectural narrative that emerged during a transformative period in Russian history.

Condé Montrose Nast

American publisher, founder of Condé Nast

Born

1873 152 years ago

Died

September 19th, 1942 82 years ago — 69 years old

Founded Condé Nast Publications, which revolutionized the magazine industry in the early 20th century. Launched periodicals such as Vogue, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and Architectural Digest. Pioneered the concept of magazine branding, focusing on high-quality content and stylish presentation. Built a legacy through the promotion of American cultural trends and lifestyle journalism.