1810s Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	18th century – 19th century – 20th century
Decades:	1780s 1790s 1800s – 1810s – 1820s 1830s 1840s
Years:	1810 1811 1812 1813 1814 1815 1816 1817 1818 1819
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments

The 1810s were a time of big changes around the world, especially in Europe and North America. This decade saw the end of major wars, countries gaining independence, and important meetings that reshaped maps. It was also a time when a huge volcanic eruption affected the weather globally, leading to a "year without a summer." Many people who would become famous leaders and thinkers were born during these years.

Major Events of the 1810s
Important People Born in the 1810s
World Leaders During the 1810s
Notable People Who Died in the 1810s
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Major Events of the 1810s

Wars and Peace

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain. It lasted from 1812 to 1815. This war helped shape the borders and identities of both countries.
In 1815, Napoleon was finally defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium. This battle marked the end of his rule and a long period of wars in Europe.
After Napoleon's defeat, leaders from across Europe met at the Congress of Vienna. This important meeting, held from 1814 to 1815, redrew the map of Europe and tried to create lasting peace.

New Countries and Freedom

Denmark allowed Norway to become independent. Norway then declared its independence in 1814. This was a big step for Norway in becoming its own nation.

Nature's Impact

In 1815, the Mount Tambora volcano exploded in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). This was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history.
The Tambora eruption caused a "Year without a Summer" in 1816. Volcanic ash and gases in the atmosphere blocked sunlight. This led to very cold weather, crop failures, and famine in many parts of the world.

Important People Born in the 1810s

James Strang (born 1813) was an American religious leader.
John A. Macdonald (born 1815) became the first prime minister of Canada. He played a key role in forming the country.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton (born 1815) was a leading American activist for women's rights. She fought for women to have the right to vote.
Mary Todd Lincoln (born 1818) was the First Lady of the United States. She was married to President Abraham Lincoln.
Frederick Douglass (born 1818) was an important American writer, speaker, and leader in the movement to end slavery.

World Leaders During the 1810s

Many powerful leaders guided their countries through these changing times:

Emperor Francis II of Austria.
Chancellor Klemens Wenzel von Metternich of Austria, a key figure at the Congress of Vienna.
King Frederick William III of Prussia of Prussia.
Jiaqing Emperor of China.
Emperor Napoleon I of the First French Empire, until his defeat.
King Louis XVIII of France, who returned to power after Napoleon.
Pope Pius VII, the head of the Catholic Church.
Emperor Alexander I of Russia.
King Ferdinand VII of Spain.
King George III of the United Kingdom.
President James Madison and President James Monroe of the United States.
Fath Ali Shah of Persia (now Iran).

Notable People Who Died in the 1810s

Paul Revere (died 1818) was an American silversmith and patriot. He is famous for his "midnight ride" during the American Revolution.
Jemima Wilkinson (died 1819) was an American religious preacher.