American writer, historian and diplomat (1783-1859). Washington Irving was born on 3 April 1783. Washington Irving is remembered as a politician, lawyer and writer, a citizen of the United States. Notable works include “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Spectre Bridegroom”. Positions held included ambassador and the United States Ambassador to Spain.
Before and after
- 1783Discovery of tellurium
- 1783Steamboat
- 1783Discovery of tungsten
- 23 January 1783Birth of Stendhal
- 3 April 1783Birth of Washington Irving
- 24 July 1783Birth of Simón Bolívar
- 3 September 1783Treaty of Paris (1783)
- 18 September 1783Death of Leonhard Euler
- 24 November 1784Birth of Zachary Taylor
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The era
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