1857 facts for kids
The year 1857 was a time of important events and the birth of many famous people. It was a year when a well-known song was created and a significant rebellion began in India.
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Big Events of 1857
In 1857, some major things happened:
- The Indian Mutiny: A big rebellion started in India against British rule. This event is also known as the Sepoy Mutiny. It involved many people, including brave leaders like Mangal Pandey and Rani Lakshmibai, who was the Queen of Jhansi. This rebellion was a turning point in Indian history.
- "Jingle Bells" is Published: The famous Christmas song "Jingle Bells" was written and published in America this year. It was originally called "One Horse Open Sleigh" and was meant for Thanksgiving.
Famous People Born in 1857
Many people who would become famous were born in 1857:
- April 5 – Alexander of Battenberg, who became the first ruler of modern Bulgaria.
- June 11 – Antoni Grabowski, a Polish engineer and early supporter of the Esperanto language.
- December 3 – Joseph Conrad, a famous Polish-British writer known for adventure novels like "Heart of Darkness."
People Who Passed Away in 1857
Some notable people died in 1857:
- December 31 – Edward Williams Clay, an American artist known for his political cartoons. He was born in 1799.
Images for kids
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May 10: The Sepoy Mutiny breaks out.
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Otto von Below
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Annie Maria Barnes
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Dorothea Rhodes Lummis Moore
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