What Happened This Year 1883

All Events 26 Births 227 Deaths 48

People Who Died in 1883

Keʻelikōlani

Hawaiian royal and governor

Born

February 9th, 1826 199 years ago

Died

1883 143 years ago — 57 years old

Born into Hawaiian royalty in 1826, served as a governor and held significant influence in the Hawaiian Kingdom. Keʻelikōlani was known for her leadership during a period of political change and for preserving Hawaiian culture and traditions. Actively participated in key governmental functions and advocated for the rights of native Hawaiians during the transition toward the United States' annexation of Hawaii.

Henri-Marie-Gaston Boisnormand de Bonnechose

French cardinal and church leader

Born

May 30th, 1800 225 years ago

Died

1883 143 years ago — 83 years old

A prominent figure in the French Catholic Church during the 19th century, Boisnormand de Bonnechose served as a cardinal and played significant roles in church governance. His tenure included notable contributions to the establishment of the Church in France post-Revolution. He took part in the First Vatican Council, which addressed key issues of church authority and doctrine. As a bishop, he focused on educational reforms and pastoral care within his diocese and influenced the direction of the French Church during a period of change.

Mary S. B. Shindler

Poet and editor of literary publications

Born

February 15th, 1810 215 years ago

Died

1883 143 years ago — 73 years old

Born in 1810, contributed to American literature as a poet, writer, and editor. Launched the first American literary magazine dedicated to women, expanding the visibility of women's contributions to literature. Actively participated in literary discussions and networks of her time, fostering connections among writers and poets. Her work emphasized the importance of women's voices in a predominantly male literary world.