1871 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	18th century – 19th century – 20th century
Decades:	1840s 1850s 1860s – 1870s – 1880s 1890s 1900s
Years:	1868 1869 1870 – 1871 – 1872 1873 1874

The year 1871 was an important time in history, with big changes happening around the world. New countries were formed, and new leaders took power. Many famous people were born this year, who would go on to do great things in science, art, and politics.

Key Events of 1871
Notable People Born in 1871
Important People Who Died in 1871
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Key Events of 1871

Germany Becomes a Nation

On January 18, 1871, a major event happened in Europe. Different states in the North German Confederation came together to form a new country called Germany. The King of Prussia, Wilhelm I of Germany, became the first German Emperor. This was a huge step in creating the Germany we know today.

End of the Franco-Prussian War

Just before Germany was formed, on January 10, France officially gave up in the Franco-Prussian War. This war had been going on between France and a group of German states. France's surrender marked the end of this important conflict.

New King in Spain

On January 2, Amadeus I became the new King of Spain. This was a significant change for the country's leadership.

A Governor Removed from Office

In the United States, on March 22, William Woods Holden became the first American governor to be impeached. Being impeached means a leader is formally accused of wrongdoing and can be removed from their job. William Holden was the governor of North Carolina.

The Paris Commune Takes Control

On March 26, a group called the Paris Commune took power in Paris, France. This was a short-lived government that ruled the city for a few months.

Royal Albert Hall Opens

A famous building in London, the Royal Albert Hall, was officially opened on March 29. Queen Victoria herself opened this grand hall, which is still used today for concerts and events.

Notable People Born in 1871

Many people who would become famous were born in 1871. Here are some of them:

January 17 – David Beatty, a British admiral (a high-ranking navy leader).
February 4 – Friedrich Ebert, who later became the president of the Weimar Republic in Germany.
March 5 – Rosa Luxemburg, an important politician and thinker.
March 27 – Heinrich Mann, a well-known speaker and writer.
May 27 – Georges Rouault, a talented painter and artist.
August 19 – Orville Wright, one of the famous Wright brothers. He and his brother invented the airplane, changing travel forever!
September 27 – Grazia Deledda, a writer from Sardinia who won the Nobel Prize for her work.
December 13 – Emily Carr, a Canadian artist and writer known for her paintings of nature.
Guangxu, who became an Emperor of the Qing Dynasty in China.

Important People Who Died in 1871

Some notable figures passed away in 1871:

February 20 – Paul Kane, a painter.
September 23 – Louis-Joseph Papineau, a Canadian politician and leader.
October 18 – Charles Babbage, an English mathematician. He is often called the "father of the computer" because he invented early computing machines.