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1899Jun, 7

Elizabeth Bowen

Elizabeth Bowen, Anglo-Irish author and critic (d. 1973)
Elizabeth Bowen CBE (; 7 June 1899 – 22 February 1973) was an Irish - British novelist and short story writer notable for her books about the "big house" of Irish landed Protestants as well her fiction about life in wartime London.

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Events on 1899

  • 2Feb

    Canberra

    The Australian Premiers' Conference held in Melbourne decides to locate Australia's capital city, Canberra, between Sydney and Melbourne.
  • 6Feb

    Treaty of Paris (1898)

    Spanish-American War: The Treaty of Paris, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain, is ratified by the United States Senate.
  • 6Mar

    Aspirin

    Bayer registers "Aspirin" as a trademark.
  • 18Apr

    Royal charter

    The St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria.
  • 2Nov

    Siege of Ladysmith

    The Boers begin their 118-day siege of British-held Ladysmith during the Second Boer War.