Births on April 11

Charles Hallé

Born on April 11, 1819

Charles Hallé, German-English pianist and conductor (d. 1895)

Sir Charles Hallé (born Karl Halle; 11 April 1819 – 25 October 1895) was an Anglo-German pianist and conductor, and founder of The Hallé orchestra in 1858.

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Events on 1819

19 Feb

South Shetland Islands
British explorer William Smith discovers the South Shetland Islands and claims them in the name of King George III.
1 Jul

Great Comet of 1819
Johann Georg Tralles discovers the Great Comet of 1819, (C/1819 N1). It was the first comet analyzed using polarimetry, by François Arago.
7 Aug

Battle of Boyacá
Simón Bolívar triumphs over Spain in the Battle of Boyacá.

Births on April 11

Charles Hallé

Born on April 11, 1819

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Events on 1819

South Shetland Islands

Great Comet of 1819

Battle of Boyacá