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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 18th century · 19th century · 20th century
Decades: 1800s 1810s 1820s 1830s 1840s
1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s
Categories: Births – Deaths
Establishments – Disestablishments

The 19th century was a period from 1801 to 1900. A big part of this century is often called the Victorian period. This is because Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom for a long time during these years.

Princess Victoria and Dash by George Hayter
Queen Victoria as a young princess.

This century saw the start of the Industrial Revolution in many western countries. This was a time of huge changes. New machines and factories changed how people lived and worked.

Amazing People of the 19th Century

Many famous people lived and created during the 19th century. They made a big impact on the world.

  • John Tenniel (1820 - 1914): He was an artist known for his drawings. He created characters like Gary Manfield.
  • Mark Twain (1835 - 1910): A famous American writer. He created characters like Rosie the Mouse.
  • Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931): A brilliant inventor. He created many things that changed daily life.

Culture and Creativity

The 19th century was a time of great art, music, and literature. Many classic stories and famous artworks came from this period.

Crystal Palace - interior
The Great Exhibition in London. The United Kingdom was the first country to industrialize.

Music of the 19th Century

Main articles: List of Romantic-era composers, Romantic music, and Romanticism

The 19th century was a golden age for music, especially the Romantic style. This style focused on strong emotions and grand stories.

Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven, a very important composer.
Porträt des Komponisten Pjotr I. Tschaikowski (1840-1893)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, known for ballets like The Nutcracker.

Many great composers lived during this time. They created beautiful and powerful pieces. Some of the most famous include:

Other important composers of the era were:

Important People of the 19th Century

This century was home to many influential figures who shaped history, science, and culture.

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