American essayist, poet, and philosopher (1817–1862). Henry David Thoreau was born on 12 July 1817 in what is now the United States. Henry David Thoreau is remembered as a poet, philosopher and essayist, a citizen of the United States. Notable works include “Walden” and “Civil Disobedience”.
Before and after
- from 1817 to 1818Great Rebellion of 1817–1818
- 1817Discovery of lithium
- 1817Discovery of selenium
- 23 June 1817Founding of Bank of Montreal
- 12 July 1817Birth of Henry David Thoreau
- 18 July 1817Death of Jane Austen
- 26 August 1817Founding of University of Michigan
- from November 1817 to February 1818Third Anglo-Maratha War
- 30 November 1817Birth of Theodor Mommsen
More in Art, literature & culture
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- 7 May 1824Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premieres
- c. 1860sImpressionism
- 26 November 1865Publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- 19 March 1882Construction of Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family
- from 1886 to 1905Rise of Post-impressionism
The era
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