Historical Events, Birthdays and Deaths in 1881

1880 1882

What Happened This Year 1881

All Events 34 Births 186 Deaths 65

People Who Died in 1881

Auguste Mariette

French archaeologist and scholar

Born

February 11th, 1821 204 years ago

Died

1881 144 years ago — 60 years old

Pioneered Egyptian archaeology during the 19th century. Founded the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which became a critical repository for ancient artifacts. Conducted extensive excavations at key archaeological sites such as Saqqara, where significant discoveries related to the Old Kingdom were made. His efforts to preserve Egypt's cultural heritage were instrumental in advancing the field of archaeology.

Janez Bleiweis

Slovenian politician and journalist

Born

November 19th, 1808 216 years ago

Died

1881 144 years ago — 73 years old

Born in 1808, a prominent journalist and politician within the Slovene national movement. Contributed to the advancement of Slovene culture and language through journalism and public service. Played a significant role in the establishment of the Slovene National Party. Served as the mayor of the city of Ljubljana, implementing reforms that promoted local governance and civic engagement. Engaged in numerous publications that discussed social issues and championed Slovene rights.