Historical Events, Birthdays and Deaths in 1879

1878 1880

What Happened This Year 1879

All Events 36 Births 181 Deaths 56

People Who Died in 1879

William Froude

Engineer and architect, developed hydraulic models

Born

November 28th, 1810 214 years ago

Died

1879 146 years ago — 69 years old

An English engineer and architect, significant contributions included the development of hydrodynamic principles. Worked on creating and refining hydraulic models for naval architecture, influencing ship design and stability. Introduced methods for testing ship hull designs by using a flume, leading to advancements in engineering practices. Also conducted studies on wave resistance and ship performance, affecting naval engineering approaches.

Friedrich August Kummer

Cellist and composer with notable works

Born

August 5th, 1797 228 years ago

Died

1879 146 years ago — 82 years old

This individual contributed significantly to the cello repertoire as both a performer and composer. Kummer studied under renowned musicians and gained prominence in the 19th century. He formulated methods for cello instruction that were utilized by many aspiring musicians. His compositions for cello include sonatas, concertos, and various chamber works. Kummer held positions in prestigious music institutions, influencing the education of future generations of cellists.