What Happened This Year 1887

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People Who Died in 1887

Justin Holland

Guitarist and music educator

Born

July 26th, 1819 206 years ago

Died

1887 139 years ago — 68 years old

A significant figure in American music, contributed extensively to guitar pedagogy and performance. Holland published several instructional materials for guitarists, which were influential in the development of guitar education. He was the first African American to be recognized as a noteworthy guitarist in the United States. Holland also performed and composed works that showcased the guitar's versatility and importance in American music.

Thomas Spencer Baynes

English philosopher and critic with influential works

Born

March 24th, 1823 203 years ago

Died

1887 139 years ago — 64 years old

Contributed significantly to philosophy and literary criticism in the 19th century. Served as a professor of logic and metaphysics at the University of St Andrews. Edited the 9th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, significantly shaping its contents. Wrote extensively on Hegel and German idealism, influencing contemporary thought and education.

Johann Georg Baiter

Swiss philologist and scholar

Born

May 31st, 1801 225 years ago

Died

1887 139 years ago — 86 years old

Contributed significantly to the field of philology. Published works on historical linguistics and French grammar. Engaged in critical studies of ancient texts, enhancing understanding of classical languages. Fostered academic discourse through participation in scholarly societies. Influenced the development of modern linguistic analysis.

Ferdinand Johann Wiedemann

Linguist and botanist, published many works

Born

March 30th, 1805 221 years ago

Died

1887 139 years ago — 82 years old

Born in 1805, a notable figure in linguistics and botany. Conducted extensive research on various languages, particularly focusing on the Sámi languages and the grammar of Finnish. Contributed significantly to botanical studies, earning recognition for his classification and description of numerous plant species. His studies included both theoretical linguistics and practical botany, which influenced future research in these fields. Published several works that provided foundational knowledge for subsequent scholars.