1. Alice Cogswell (1805)

The First Student Of An Official

Icon of deaf culture known for being the inspiration behind the creation of Connecticut's American School for the Deaf. She was one of the school's six original students during its...

2. Angelina Grimké (1805)

American Abolitionist And Femini

US abolitionist, writer, and women's rights advocate who became famous when a letter she sent to William Lloyd Garrison was published in his newspaper.

3. Henry Philip Tappan (1805)

Teacher

Henry Philip Tappan is a famous Teacher, who was born on April 18, 1805 in United States. Known for his writings on educational philosophy – specifically, on a German public...

4. William Harrison Ainsworth (1805)

Novelist

William Harrison Ainsworth is a famous Novelist, who was born on February 4, 1805 in United Kingdom. An English author of more than thirty-five novels, he is best known for...

5. Sarah Flower Adams (1805)

Poet

English poet who released her longest work Vivia Perpetua, A Dramatic Poem in 1841. She died of Tuberculosis at the age of 43.

6. Hans Christian Andersen (1805)

Danish Novelist Short Story Writ

Renowned Danish author of timeless fairy tales such as The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, and Thumbelina. His works have been translated into more than a hundred languages and are...

7. Thomas Graham (1805)

Chemist

Notable for pioneering the medical practice of dialysis and for establishing the scientific field of colloid chemistry, this nineteenth-century scientist is also remembered for formulating an important scientific theory and...

8. William Lloyd Garrison (1805)

Activist

William Lloyd Garrison is a famous Activist, who was born on December 12, 1805 in United States. Abolitionist best known for being the editor of the abolitionist newspaper The Liberator....

9. Mary Seacole (1805)

Memoirist

Remembered for her 1857 memoir Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands, this Jamaican-born writer and nurse assisted soldiers during the Crimean War and fought for racial tolerance by...

10. Peter Clodt von Jurgensburg (1805)

Sculptor

Peter Clodt von Jurgensburg is a famous Sculptor, who was born on June 8, 1805 in Russia. Russian sculptor who made monuments and equestrian statues, such as his monument to...

11. Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805)

Magician

Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin is a famous Magician, who was born on December 6, 1805 in France. Master magician remembered for his illusions and conjuring tricks. He established a popular French...

12. Hiram Powers (1805)

Sculptor

American neoclassical sculptor who made large marble busts, such as The Fisher Boy, Il Penseroso, and The Last of the Tribe.

13. Giuseppe Mazzini (1805)

Italian Revolutionary

19th century Italian politician, journalist and activist whose efforts helped bring about an independent and unified Italy. Before his tireless work Italy was just several separate states, many of which...

14. Joseph Smith (1805)

President Of The Church Of Jesus

American religious leader, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and translator of the Book of Mormon.

15. Joseph Grant (1805)

Poet

Nineteenth-century Scottish poet remembered for his work in the English and Scots languages. His best-known works include Kincardineshire Traditions and Tales of the Glens: With Ballads and Songs.

16. Manuel García (1805)

Opera Singer

Spanish baritone singer and teacher best known for inventing the first-ever laryngoscope in 1854.

17. John Lloyd Stephens (1805)

Explorer

North American explorer who rediscovered the Mayan civilization.

18. Fanny Mendelssohn (1805)

German Pianist And Composer

German composer known for being one of the most influential female composers of her time. She is remembered for works like Lied Ohne Worte (Song without Words).

19. Horatio Greenough (1805)

American Artist

American sculptor who made United States government commissions such as The Rescue and George Washington.

20. Samuel Palmer (1805)

British Artist

Landscape painter, etcher, and printmaker who was a key figure in the Romanticism movement in Britain. He was known for his visionary pastoral paintings.

21. Asa Packer (1805)

American Politician

Pioneer of railroad construction who established Lehigh University.

22. Samuel Carter (1805)

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23. József Szén (1805)

Hungarian Chess Player

József Szén was a Hungarian chess master. He obtained a law degree and later became the municipal archivist for the city of Pest. He often played in the café Worm...

24. Melchor José Ramos (1805)

Chilean Journalist

Melchor José Ramos was a Chilean political figure and journalist. He founded the El Cometa political newspaper in 1827. He died on April 19 1832 aged just 27.

25. Hugh A. Haralson (1805)

American Politician

Hugh Anderson Haralson was an American farmer and lawyer from Lagrange Georgia after graduating from Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. He served in the state legislature from 1831-1832 and...

26. Alexis-Michel Eenens (1805)

Belgian Politician

Alexis Michel Eenens was a Belgian lieutenant-general military historian and politician.

27. John Welch (politician) (1805)

American Politician

John Welch was a U. S. Representative from Ohio.

28. Richard Malins (1805)

English Barrister Judge And Poli

Sir Richard Malins was an English barrister judge and politician.

29. Christopher William Codrington (1805)

British Politician

Sir Christopher William Codrington of Dodington Gloucestershire was a British MP for East Gloucestershire between 7 August 1834 and 24 June 1864 and a landowner in Gloucestershire. Codrington was first...

30. William Duer (U.S. Congressman) (1805)

American Congressman For New Yor

Duer was an American lawyer and statesman from New York City. He represented New York in the United States House of Representatives for two terms. He was grandson of Continental...

31. Adolphe Billault (1805)

French Politician

Adolphe Augustin Marie Billault was a French lawyer and politician who played a leading role in the governments of Napoleon III.

32. Lewis R. Bradley (1805)

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Lewis Rice Broadhorns Bradley was an American politician. He was the second Governor of Nevada in the United States from 1871 to 1879. He was a member of the Democratic...

33. Charles de Larcy (1805)

French Politician

Charles de Larcy was a French Legitimist politician. He served as Minister of Transport from 19 February 1871 – 7 December 1872 and 26 November 1873 – 22 May...

34. Charles D. Coffin (1805)

American Politician

Charles Dustin Coffin was a U. S. Representative from Ohio. Born in Newburyport Massachusetts Coffin attended the public schools. He moved with his parents to New Lisbon Ohio. He studied...

35. Alfred Babcock (1805)

American Politician

Alfred Bab* was a physician an American politician and a U. S. Representative from New York's thirty-third district.

36. Lorenzo Burrows (1805)

American Politician

Lorenzo Burrows was an American merchant banker and politician.

37. Benjamin Franklin Perry (1805)

American Politician

Benjamin Franklin Perry was the 72nd Governor of South Carolina appointed by President Andrew Johnson in 1865 after the end of the American Civil War.

38. Jonas Furrer (1805)

Swiss Politician

Jonas Furrer was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council. He was affiliated to the Radical Party.

39. Benjamin Wier (1805)

Canadian Politician

Benjamin Wier was a Canadian businessman and politician. He was born in Newport Township Hants County Nova Scotia the son of Benjamin Weir. He married Phoebe Wier a cousin and...

40. William Ballard Preston (1805)

American Politician

B. Preston redirects here. For the presiding bishop of the LDS Church of the same name see William B. Preston. For other persons named William Preston see William Preston. William...

41. William Adams Walker (1805)

American Politician

Adams Walker was a U. S. Representative from New York. Born in New Hampshire Walker attended the common schools and Northampton Law School. He was admitted to the bar but...

42. Albert Smith (New York) (1805)

American Politician

Albert Smith was a U. S. Representative from New York. Born in Cooperstown New York Smith completed preparatory studies. He moved to Batavia New York where he studied law. He...

43. David Tod (1805)

American Businessman Lawyer Dipl

David Tod was a politician and industrialist from the U. S. state of Ohio. As the 25th Governor of Ohio Tod gained recognition for his forceful and energetic leadership during...

44. François Briatte (1805)

Swiss Politician

çois Briatte was a Swiss politician member of the Conseil d'Etat of the Canton of Vaud member and several times President of the Swiss Council of States.

45. John Russell Bartlett (1805)

American Linguist

John Russell Bartlett was an American historian and linguist.

46. Édouard Drouyn de Lhuys (1805)

French Diplomat

Edouard Drouyn de Lhuys was a French statesman and diplomat born at Melun in the department of Seine et Marne. He was educated at the College of Louis-le-Grande. The scion...

47. Morgan Lewis Martin (1805)

American Politician

Morgan Lewis Martin was a delegate to the United States Congress from Wisconsin Territory from 1845 to 1847.

48. Benjamin Cromwell Franklin (1805)

American Politician

Benjamin Cromwell Franklin was the first judicial officeholder in the Republic of Texas. Franklin was born in Georgia and educated at Franklin College at the University of Georgia in Athens...

49. Samuel Ryan Curtis (1805)

Union Army General

Samuel Ryan Curtis was an American military officer and one of the first Republicans elected to Congress. He was most famous for his role as a Union Army general in...

50. Colonel Simon Perkins (1805)

Businessperson And Politician

Colonel Simon Perkins was an businessman farmer state senator and entrepreneur. He was born in Warren Ohio in 1805 but spent most of his life in Akron Ohio. He was...