19th Century European History

Year

Event

Answer

Tsar Paul I of Russia is murdered. Who succeeds him?

This musician publishes Piano Sonata No.14.

The colonial authorities of this European empire surrender to Haitian forces, and one year later, Haiti would gain independence.

Francis II assumes the title of emperor of this major European power.

In this battle, Horatio Nelson defeats the French fleet off the coast of Spain.

Francis II's abdication results in the dissolution of this multi-ethnic European nation.

This major conflict fought by Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom against France begins in the Iberian Peninsula.

Napoleon's brother, ______, takes the Spanish throne.

Russia annexes this European country following a war with Sweden.

This renowned German playwright publishes his book 'Theory of Colours'.

Through the Battle of Anholt, Great Britain maintained their hold of the island of Anholt. To which nation did it previously belong to?

This battle, the bloodiest one of the Napoleonic Wars, linked with Napoleon's invasion of Russia takes place.

This British author gets her novel 'Pride and Prejudice' published.

Napoleon is exiled to this island off the coast of modern-day Tuscany.

The War of the Seventh Coalition, otherwise known as '_______ Days' begins in March and ends in June.

One of Gioachino Rossini's most famous operas premieres at the Teatro Argentina in Rome. Which is it?

German inventor Karl Drais invents the earliest form of this vehicle. It is known derogatorily as a 'dandy horse'.

The Battle of Koregaon gave the British East India Company a victory over this confederacy/empire.

This British/German astronomer makes the last telescopic observation of the Great Comet of 1819.

This ship, that would later take young Charles Darwin on his scientific voyage around the world is launched.

Napoleon dies in exile on Saint Helena of this cancer.

The Holy Alliance sends the Ottoman Empire an ultimatum after Ottoman suppression of Austrian subjects in Bucharest. The Holy Alliance is comprised of three major powers: Austria, Russia and _______.

This pope, known for being present at Napoleon's coronation, dies at age 81.

This English scientist, famous for his contributions to electromagnetism, is elected as a member of the Royal Society.

The Stockton and Darlington _______, the first of its kind, opens in England.

Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, a French inventor, takes the first photograph, known as 'View from the W_____ at Le Gras'.

This English naturalist is admitted to Christ's College, in Cambridge.

This Anglo-Irish soldier, famous for defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

The War of Independence of this Balkan nation ends.

The ____ Revolution in France takes place, which led to the overthrow of Charles X.

Victor Hugo finishes writing the now renowned gothic novel, 'The Hunchback of _____-____'.

An epidemic of this diarrheal illness in London claims at least 3,000 lives.

Ada Lovelace, English mathematician, is introduced to this pioneer of computing.

Slavery is abolished in this major European empire.

This French composer's 'Grand Polonaise Brillante' premieres in Paris.

Charles Dickens' first book, 'The P_______ P_____' is published.

Queen Victoria accedes the throne, and chooses this palace to be the London residence of the British monarch.

A combination of rain and melting snow cause this European river, the second-longest in the continent, to overflow its banks.

French artist, Louis Daguerre, invents this process of photography.

The first adhesive postage stamp is issued in Britain, named 'Penny _____'.

This Irish playwright's play, 'London Assurance' premiers in London. He is particularly famous for his melodramas.

The Austrian physicist, Christian _______ discovers the self-named phenomenon regarding the change in frequency of waves.

The steamboat, SS Great Britain, built by this renowned civil engineer, is launched into Bristol's Floating Harbour.

This American showman, famous for his circuses, tours Europe and meets Queen Victoria.

In Ireland, an infestation kills one half of this crop, resulting in a widespread famine.

German astronomer, Johann Gottfried Galle discovers which astronomical body in the Solar System?

Emily Brontë gets this novel, her only one, published.

A series of r__________ take place throughout Europe, primarily for the establishment of more liberal governments.

This Russian writer, known for his psychological novels, such as 'Crime and Punishment', is arrested in Saint Petersburg.

This well known English poet succeeds William Wordsworth as British Poet Laurate. He is known for such works as 'Mariana'.

This Italian composer's opera, 'Rigoletto' premieres in Venice. In fact, he is particularly famous for his operas.

The first edition of this widely used language book is published. It was written by British lexicographer, Peter Roget.

This empire declares war on the Russian Empire, beginning the Crimean War.

The Charge of the Light _______, during the Battle of Balaclava, results in over 100 men killed.

This Hungarian composer's symphonic poem, 'Prometheus' premieres.

The nations which had fought in the Crimean War sign the Treaty of _____, ending the war.

The power of this British joint-stock company ends following the Sepoy Mutiny.

Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace's papers on this zoological theory are read to the Linnean Society.

The Battle of Solferino ends, in which Piedmont-Sardinia, and France emerge victorious over Austria, ruled by _____ ______.

This British novelist writes her second novel of seven, titled, 'The Mill on the Floss'.

The Emancipation of the _____ in Russia gives them the full rights of free citizens.

___________ Bridge across The Thames in London opens, becoming the second such bridge after an earlier one fell into decay.

The Salon des Refusés opens in Paris. Various works are exhibited, featuring those of Paul Cézanne, Camille ________, and Édouard Manet.

The First ______ Convention "for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field", in which 16 states were represented, takes place.

This well-known England cricketer plays first-class cricket for his first season, of 44.

The Treaty of Prague ends this European war.

This German philosopher finishes writing the first volume of his book 'Das Kapital'.

This British politician is elected Prime Minister for the first time.

Elizabeth Blackwall along with this British statistician open the Women's Medical College in England.

The emperor of France, ________ declares war on the North German Confederation.

This nation finally unifies after 56 years of rebellions.

This stratovolcano in Italy erupts.

Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patent the first blue _____ with copper rivets.

The first Impressionist exhibition opens in Paris, featuring the works of Claude Monet, Edgar _____, and others.

French composer Georges Bizet's last and most famous opera, '______' premieres in Paris.

Scottish inventor Alexander Graham Bell makes the first phone call. He says "Mr. ______, come here, I want to see you.".

This sports tournament is held for the first time, in London.

This Bulgarian city is emancipated from Ottoman rule.

This German composer's 'Violin Concerto in D Major' premieres in Leipzig.

This French sculptor begins work on the sculpture 'The Gates of Hell'.

This pope publishes the encyclical 'Diuturnum illud'.

The construction of this basilica commences in Barcelona.

This Tsar is crowned in Russia. He is known as "The Peacemaker".

The Berlin Conference commences, in which European powers discussed carving up ______.

Louis Pasteur, French bacteriologist, develops the earliest effective vaccine against this infection.

John Pemberton begins to advertise this then newly invented beverage.

This Russian chemist, famous for creating the periodic table, makes a solo ascent by balloon above Klin, Russia to observe an eclipse.

The body of this unidentified serial killer's first victim is found in Whitechapel.

This renowned German philosopher suffers a mental breakdown supposedly after witnessing a horse being flogged.

This German Chancellor resigns after 19 years in power, following disagreement with Kaiser Wilhelm II.

The first telephone connection between London and _____ opens.

This politician becomes the Prime Minister of Great Britain for the fourth and final time.

This British author first writes the story of Peter Rabbit for a 5-year-old boy.

This political scandal begins that would divide the French Third Republic until 1906. It began when a certain soldier of Jewish ancestry was convicted of treason.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet '____ ____' premiers in St. Petersburg.

Queen Victoria surpasses her grandfather as the then longest reigning monarch in British history. Who had previously held this title?

This playwright is released from Reading Gaol.

Scientists Pierre and Marie Curie discover the radioactive elements, Radium and ________.

The Second Boer War begins, fought between the British Empire and the two Boer republics: the Transvaal Republic and the ______ ____ _____.

This German inventor invents the self-named airship, which would be used primarily in World War I.