Births on January 14

Dimitrie Bolintineanu

Born on January 14, 1819

Dimitrie Bolintineanu, Romanian poet and politician (d. 1872)

Dimitrie Bolintineanu (Romanian pronunciation: [diˈmitri.e bolintiˈne̯anu]; 14 January 1819 (1825 according to some sources), Bolintin-Vale – 20 August 1872, Bucharest) was a Romanian poet, though he wrote in many other styles as well, diplomat, politician, and a participant in the revolution of 1848. He was of Aromanian origins. His poems of nationalist overtone fueled emotions during the unification of Wallachia and Moldavia.

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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 January 14

Dimitrie Bolintineanu

Born on January 14, 1819

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Events on 1819

South Shetland Islands

Great Comet of 1819

Battle of Boyacá