Austrian physicist (1838–1916). Ernst Mach was born on 18 February 1838 in what is now the Czech Republic. Ernst Mach is remembered as a physicist, philosopher and pedagogue, a citizen of the Kingdom of Bohemia. Positions held included Member of the House of Lords (Austria) and Rector of Charles University.
Before and after
- 24 December 1837Birth of Empress Elisabeth of Austria
- 1838Founding of Duke University
- 1838Founding of The Times of India
- 1838Friedrich Bessel measures the first stellar parallax
- 18 February 1838Birth of Ernst Mach
- from 25 May 1838 to 1 January 1839Cherokee removal
- from 18 August 1838 to 10 June 1842United States Exploring Expedition
- 1839Photography
- 1839Publication of Oliver Twist
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