1825 Facts for Kids

The year 1825 was a time of big changes around the world. New countries became independent, and exciting inventions changed how people traveled and lived. Let's explore some of the most important things that happened in 1825!

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	18th century – 19th century – 20th century
Decades:	1790s 1800s 1810s – 1820s – 1830s 1840s 1850s
Years:	1822 1823 1824 – 1825 – 1826 1827 1828

Important Events of 1825
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Important Events of 1825

New Leaders and Nations

On January 4, King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies passed away. His son, Francis I of the Two Sicilies, became the new king.
On March 4, John Quincy Adams officially became the new President of the United States. He took over from James Monroe.
On August 6, Bolivia became an independent country. It gained freedom from Peru and became a republic, thanks to the efforts of Simón Bolívar.
On August 25, Uruguay declared its independence from Brazil. This was a big step in Uruguay's journey to freedom.
On December 1, Nicholas I of Russia became the new ruler of Russia. He took over after his older brother, Alexander I, passed away.
A group of army officers in Russia started the Decembrist Revolt. They wanted to change how Russia was ruled.

Land and Discoveries

On February 12, the Creek people gave up the last of their lands in Georgia to the United States government. They then moved west.
On July 6, the Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sønderborg-Beck took control of Glücksburg. He changed his title to Friedrich Wilhelm, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg. His family line later became the Royal House of Greece, Denmark, and Norway.
On July 30, Malden Island was discovered. This island is in the central Pacific Ocean and was not inhabited by people.
The element Aluminium was discovered this year.
The City of Brisbane was founded in Australia. You can learn more about its beginnings in the History of Brisbane.

New Inventions and Transport

On September 27, the world's first modern railway opened in England. It was called the Stockton and Darlington Railway. This was a huge step for travel!
On October 26, the Erie Canal opened in New York. This canal allowed boats to travel from Albany, New York all the way to Lake Erie.
The first horse-drawn omnibuses started running in London. These were like early public buses.
The first roller skates were invented.
The electromagnet was invented by William Sturgeon. This invention was important for many future technologies.