1898 1900

What Happened This Year 1899

All Events 38 Births 267 Deaths 65

People Who Died in 1899

Anna Cabot Lowell Quincy Waterston

American writer and author

Born

June 27th, 1812 213 years ago

Died

1899 126 years ago — 87 years old

Born in 1812, this individual contributed significantly to American literature through writing. Works included poetry and essays, often reflecting personal experiences and observations of society. Engaged in literary circles, influenced contemporaries, and maintained a presence in the cultural discussions of the era.

Nathaniel Everett Green

Painter and astronomer of note

Born

August 21st, 1823 202 years ago

Died

1899 126 years ago — 76 years old

Born in England in 1823, this individual was a proficient painter and an astronomer. The body of work includes landscape paintings characterized by attention to natural detail and vibrant color. In astronomy, contributions involved the mapping and observation of celestial bodies. Active in both fields, the individual merged artistic vision with scientific inquiry.