1829 facts for kids
1829 was a year with many important events around the world. It was a time of change and new beginnings in different countries.
Contents
What Happened in 1829?
This year saw important political changes and the founding of new cities. People were also making new discoveries in science.
Key Events Around the World
- March 4: Andrew Jackson became the seventh President of the United States. His inauguration was a big event.
- June 12: The city of Perth was founded in Western Australia. It was named after the city of Perth in Scotland.
- September 14: The Treaty of Adrianople was signed, ending a war between the Ottoman Empire and Russia.
Important People Born in 1829
Many people who would become famous were born in 1829.
- September 7: Friedrich August Kekulé von Stradonitz was born. He became a very important German organic chemist. He helped us understand how chemicals are structured.
- January 28: Oscar II of Sweden was born. He later became the King of Sweden and Norway.
- April 29: Adolf Eugen Fick was born. He was a German doctor and scientist who made important discoveries about how our eyes work.
Science and Discovery in 1829
Scientists continued to explore and learn more about the world.
- Humphry Davy, a famous British chemist, passed away this year. He was known for his work with electricity and discovering new elements.
- Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, a French naturalist, also passed away. He was an early thinker about how living things change over time.
Images for kids
-
.
King Oscar II of Sweden
-
Adolf Eugen Fick
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
1829 Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.