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In the year 1853

182 Notable birthdays

Vincent van Gogh

Dutch post-impressionist painter (1853–1890).

Born March 30th, 1853 in Zundert. [ref]

Died July 29th, 1890 at 37 years old in Auberge Ravoux (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Cecil John Rhodes

British businessman, mining magnate and politician in south africa (1853-1902).

Born July 5th, 1853 in Bishop's Stortford.

Died March 26th, 1902 at 48 years old in Muizenberg (heart failure).

Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany

British prince (1853-1884).

Born April 7th, 1853 in Buckingham Palace.

Died March 28th, 1884 at 30 years old in Cannes.

Bat Masterson

Us marshal.

Born November 26th, 1853 in Quebec.

Died October 25th, 1921 at 67 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).

John Wesley Hardin

American old west character.

Born May 26th, 1853 in Bonham.

Died August 19th, 1895 at 42 years old in El Paso.

José Martí

Cuban poet, philosopher and nationalist (1853–1895).

Born January 28th, 1853 in Havana. [ref]

Died May 19th, 1895 at 42 years old in Oriente Province (killed in action). [ref]

Chulalongkorn

King of siam (1853-1910).

Born September 20th, 1853 in Grand Palace.

Died October 23rd, 1910 at 57 years old in Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall (kidney disease).

Lillie Langtry

British actress (1853-1929).

Born October 13th, 1853 in Saint Saviour.

Died February 12th, 1929 at 75 years old in Monte Carlo (pneumonia).

Stanford White

Architect (1853-1906).

Born November 9th, 1853 in New York City. [ref]

Died June 25th, 1906 at 52 years old in Manhattan. [ref]

Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia

Russian grand duchess 1853-1920.

Born October 17th, 1853 in Pushkin.

Died October 24th, 1920 at 67 years old in Zürich.

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