What Happened This Year 1884

People Who Died in 1884

Thomas Chapman

English-Australian politician, Premier
Born
October 31st, 1815 209 years ago
Died
1884 141 years ago — 69 years old

An English-Australian politician served as the 5th Premier of Tasmania from 1876 to 1878. During the political career, key initiatives included land and education reforms. Chapman played a significant role in the establishment of the Tasmanian public service and was instrumental in advancing infrastructure projects throughout the state. His contributions to Tasmanian politics helped shape the governance structure and public policy of the era.

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Henry Clay Work

Composer and songwriter of 'Marching Through Georgia'
Born
October 1st, 1832 192 years ago
Died
1884 141 years ago — 52 years old

An American composer and songwriter, produced popular songs during the 19th century. Best recognized for the Civil War song 'Marching Through Georgia', which became an anthem for Union troops. Other notable works include 'The Battle Cry of Freedom' and 'Kingdom Coming'. Work's compositions reflected the social and political climate of his time, capturing the sentiments of patriotism and the struggle for freedom amidst the Civil War.

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Jules Bastien-Lepage

French painter, celebrated for realism
Born
November 1st, 1848 176 years ago
Died
1884 141 years ago — 36 years old

Bastien-Lepage was a prominent French painter whose works exemplified realism. Training at the École des Beaux-Arts, he gained recognition for the integration of naturalism in portraiture and landscape painting. His most acclaimed work, 'The Haymaking', highlighted rural life and garnered attention at the 1878 Salon. The painter's technique combined careful observation with vibrant color, contributing to the movement towards realism in art. He also created notable works such as 'Joan of Arc' and 'The Death of the Fisherman'. His influence helped inspire future generations of artists interested in realistic representations of everyday life.

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