French political thinker and historian, minister of Foreign Affairs (1805-1859). Alexis de Tocqueville was born on 29 July 1805 in what is now France. Alexis de Tocqueville is remembered as a philosopher, politician and writer, a citizen of France. Notable works include “Democracy in America” and “The Old Regime and the Revolution”. Positions held included member of the National Assembly and president.
Before and after
- 1805World population reaches 1 billion
- 2 April 1805Birth of Hans Christian Andersen
- 9 May 1805Death of Friedrich Schiller
- 22 June 1805Birth of Giuseppe Mazzini
- 29 July 1805Birth of Alexis de Tocqueville
- 4 August 1805Birth of William Rowan Hamilton
- 21 October 1805Battle of Trafalgar
- 30 October 1805Battle of Caldiero
- 2 December 1805Battle of Austerlitz
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