British children's writer and illustrator (1866–1943). Beatrix Potter was born on 28 July 1866 in what is now the United Kingdom. Beatrix Potter is remembered as a writer, illustrator and painter, a citizen of the United Kingdom. Notable works include “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin” and “The Tailor of Gloucester”.
Before and after
- from April 1866 to October 1871Fenian raids
- from 14 June 1866 to 26 July 1866Austro-Prussian War
- from 20 June 1866 to 12 August 1866Third Italian War of Independence
- 20 July 1866Battle of Lissa
- 28 July 1866Birth of Beatrix Potter
- 12 August 1866Birth of Jacinto Benavente
- from 18 August 1866 to 10 May 1871Unification of Germany
- September 1866Construction of Moscow Conservatory
- 21 September 1866Birth of H. G. Wells
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