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Calendar year
1840 (MDCCCXL) was a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar and a leap year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar, the 1840th year
1840
elections were held in the United States from October 30 to December 2, 1840. In the shadow of an incomplete economic recovery from the Panic of 1837
1840 United States presidential election
1840_United_States_presidential_election
Sixth US census
The 1840 United States census was the sixth census of the United States. Conducted by U.S. marshals on June 1, 1840, it determined the resident population
1840_United_States_census
occurred in the year 1840. 1840 New York gubernatorial election 1840 and 1841 United States House of Representatives elections 1840 United States presidential
List_of_elections_in_1840
1840 American research expedition
The Fiji Expedition of 1840 was an exploring and surveying expedition, which itself was a part of the wider United States Exploring Expedition (a.k.a.
1840_Fiji_expedition
President of the United States from 1837 to 1841
until 1840. His presidency was further marred by the costly Second Seminole War and his refusal to admit Texas to the Union as a slave state. In 1840, he
Martin_Van_Buren
Consort of Queen Victoria from 1840 to 1861
Victoria and consort of the British monarch from their marriage on 10 February 1840 until his death in 1861. Victoria granted him the title Prince Consort in
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Prince_Albert_of_Saxe-Coburg_and_Gotha
British statute establishing the Province of Canada
America Act, 1840 (3 & 4 Vict. c. 35), also known as the Act of Union 1840, (French: Acte d’Union) was approved by Parliament in July 1840 and proclaimed
Act_of_Union_1840
Hawaiian-language basic law of the kingdom of Hawaii
The 1840 Constitution of the Hawaiian Kingdom titled Ke Kumukānāwai a me nā Kānāwai o ko Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina, 1840 was the first fully written constitution
1840 Constitution of the Hawaiian Kingdom
1840_Constitution_of_the_Hawaiian_Kingdom
Events from the year 1840 in France. Monarch – Louis Philippe I 20 January - Dumont D'Urville discovers Adélie Land, Antarctica. 1 March - Adolphe Thiers
1840_in_France
This article is about music-related events in 1840. February 11 – Gaetano Donizetti's opera La Fille du Regiment premieres in Paris. April 2 – Première
1840_in_music
Interacting galaxies in the constellation Andromeda
UGC 1840, also known as Arp 145, are a pair of interacting galaxies located 250 million light-years away from the Solar System in the Andromeda constellation
UGC_1840
launches in 1840 includes a chronological list of some ships launched in 1840. "(untitled)". Caledonian Mercury. No. 18729. Edinburgh. 25 January 1840. "Hindostan"
List_of_ship_launches_in_1840
article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1840. June – An amnesty to mark the accession of King Frederick William IV of
1840_in_literature
Anti-Vietnamese uprising in Cambodia
The Cambodian uprising of 1840–1841 was a general uprising of Khmer people against direct Vietnamese rule in September 1840. In response to Siamese invasion
Cambodian Uprising (1840–1841)
Cambodian_Uprising_(1840–1841)
The bombardment of Beirut (1840) was a battle during the Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841). It ended in an Allied victory and the city was captured. Egyptian
Bombardment_of_Beirut_(1840)
Events from the year 1840 in Denmark. Monarch – Christian VIII Prime minister – Otto Joachim 1 January – An act establishes Copenhagen's municipal charter
1840_in_Denmark
House elections for the 27th U.S. Congress
The 1840–41 United States House of Representatives elections were held on various dates in various states between July 6, 1840, and November 2, 1841. Each
1840–41 United States House of Representatives elections
1840–41_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
Sword
The Model 1840 noncommissioned officers' sword was adopted by the United States military in 1840. Based primarily on a sword used by the French Army, the
Model 1840 army noncommissioned officers' sword
Model_1840_army_noncommissioned_officers'_sword
Episode in the Egyptian–Ottoman War
The Oriental Crisis of 1840 was an episode in the Egyptian–Ottoman War in the eastern Mediterranean, triggered by the self-declared Khedive of Egypt and
Oriental_Crisis_of_1840
Musket
The Springfield Model 1840 was a flintlock musket manufactured by the United States during the mid-19th century. The .69 caliber musket had a 42-inch (110 cm)
Springfield Model 1840 flintlock musket
Springfield_Model_1840_flintlock_musket
English novelist and poet (1840–1928)
Thomas Hardy (2 June 1840 – 11 January 1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced
Thomas_Hardy
U.S. political event held in Baltimore, Maryland
The 1840 Democratic National Convention was held in Baltimore, Maryland, from May 5 to May 6. The Democratic Party re-nominated President Martin Van Buren
1840 Democratic National Convention
1840_Democratic_National_Convention
The year 1840 in science and technology involved some significant events, listed below. William Whewell publishes The Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences
1840_in_science
Largest raid mounted by Native Americans on white cities, now the US
The Great Raid of 1840 was the largest raid Native Americans ever mounted on white cities in what is now the United States. It followed the Council House
Great_Raid_of_1840
East German clone of the VAX-11/780 computer
The K 1840, full name RVS K 1840 (Rechnersystem mit virtuellem Speicher, "computer system with virtual memory") is a minicomputer from the German Democratic
Robotron_K_1840
President of the United States in 1841
presidential election, which he lost to Democrat Martin Van Buren. In the 1840 presidential election, the party nominated him again, with John Tyler as
William_Henry_Harrison
US Army saber
The Model 1840 Cavalry Saber was based on the 1822 French hussar's sabre. Unlike its replacement, the Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber, the M1840 has a ridge
Model_1840_Cavalry_Saber
Founder of the Austrian School of economics (1840–1921)
Menger von Wolfensgrün (/ˈmɛŋɡər/ MENG-ghər; German: [ˈmɛŋɐ]; 28 February 1840 – 26 February 1921) was an Austrian economist who contributed to the marginal
Carl_Menger
French painter (1840–1916)
Odilon Redon (born Bertrand Redon; French: [ɔdilɔ̃ ʁədɔ̃]; 20 April 1840 – 6 July 1916) was a French Symbolist draftsman, printmaker, and painter. Early
Odilon_Redon
Kingdom governing France, 1830–1848
trial took place before the Chamber of Peers from 28 September 1840 to 6 October 1840, to general indifference. The public's attention was concentrated
July_Monarchy
The 1840 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 30, 1840, in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Whig governor William
1840 New Jersey gubernatorial election
1840_New_Jersey_gubernatorial_election
Decade
(pronounced "eighteen-forties") was the decade that began on January 1, 1840, and ended on December 31, 1849. The decade was noted in Europe for featuring
1840s
1840 treaty leading to the Oriental Crisis
Convention of London of 1840 was a treaty with the title of Convention for the Pacification of the Levant, signed on 15 July 1840 between the Great Powers
Convention_of_London_(1840)
British crown colony (1841–1907)
subsequently signed on 6 February 1840. Hobson declared British sovereignty over the islands of New Zealand on 21 May 1840 in two separate declarations. In
Colony_of_New_Zealand
Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law
Gardner Davis (March 5, 1802, in Middlesex County, Virginia – November 15, 1840, in Charlottesville, Virginia) was a professor at the University of Virginia
John_A._G._Davis
Repository for the remains of Napoleon in Paris
in 1840, or retour des cendres, at the initiative of King Louis Philippe I and his minister Adolphe Thiers. While the tomb's planning started in 1840, it
Napoleon's_tomb
United States presidential campaign
In 1840, William Henry Harrison was elected President of the United States. Harrison, who had served as a general and as United States Senator from Ohio
William Henry Harrison 1840 presidential campaign
William_Henry_Harrison_1840_presidential_campaign
Events from the year 1840 in Russia Monarch – Nicholas I Battle of the Valerik River Convention of London (1840) April 9 – Praskovya Uvarova, archaeologist
1840_in_Russia
The 1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1840. It was a rematch of the 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Incumbent governor
1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election
1840_Connecticut_gubernatorial_election
Experimental electric bell
type of bell that uses the electrostatic clock principle that was set up in 1840 and which has run nearly continuously ever since. It was one of the first
Oxford_Electric_Bell
The 1840 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on August 6, 1840, in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Whig nominee and former member
1840 North Carolina gubernatorial election
1840_North_Carolina_gubernatorial_election
King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786
Kugler 1840, pp. 119–122. Reiners 1960, p. 69. Locke 1999, p. 8. Kugler 1840, p. 96. Kugler 1840, pp. 108–113. Reiners 1960, p. 71. Kugler 1840, p. 122
Frederick_the_Great
in Tennessee. The 13th district and the 12th district were lost after the 1840 census. The 11th district was lost after the 1850 census and the 10th district
Tennessee's congressional districts
Tennessee's_congressional_districts
French writer (1840–1902)
Antoine Zola (/ˈzoʊlə/, also US: /zoʊˈlɑː/; French: [emil zɔla]; 2 April 1840 – 29 September 1902) was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, the best-known
Émile_Zola
French military leader (1765–1840)
pronunciation: [etjɛn ʒak ʒozɛf alɛksɑ̃dʁ makdɔnald]; 17 November 1765 – 25 September 1840), was a Marshal of the Empire and military leader during the French Revolutionary
Étienne_Macdonald
American photography pioneer (1809–1893)
operated some of the earliest photography studios in the United States between 1840 and 1842 and implemented innovative techniques to significantly reduce the
Robert_Cornelius
The 1840–41 United States Senate elections were held on various dates in various states. As these U.S. Senate elections were prior to the ratification
1840–41 United States Senate elections
1840–41_United_States_Senate_elections
list of shipwrecks in February 1840 includes ships sunk, foundered, wrecked, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1840. "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian
List of shipwrecks in February 1840
List_of_shipwrecks_in_February_1840
20th century musical composition by Charles Ives
The Piano Sonata No. 2, Concord, Mass., 1840–60 (commonly known as the Concord Sonata) is a piano sonata by Charles Ives. It is one of the composer's best-known
Piano_Sonata_No._2_(Ives)
Maharaja of the Sikh Empire from 1839 to 1840
(11 February 1821 – 5 November 1840) was the third maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling from 1839 until his death in 1840. He was the only son of Maharaja
Nau_Nihal_Singh
British Assyriologist (1840–1876)
George Smith (26 March 1840 – 19 August 1876) was a pioneering English Assyriologist who first discovered and translated the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of
George_Smith_(Assyriologist)
Events from the year 1840 in Ireland. 10 January – Uniform Penny Post introduced. 1 April – Theatre Royal, Cork burns down. 19 May – foundation stone of
1840_in_Ireland
Violent earthquake in eastern Turkey
An earthquake occurred on 2 July 1840 at 16:00 local time with an epicenter near Mount Ararat, where it triggered an eruption and caused a landslide that
1840_Ararat_earthquake
Painting by Benjamin Robert Haydon
The Anti-Slavery Society Convention, 1840 is an 1841 history painting by the British artist Benjamin Robert Haydon. It depicts the World Anti-Slavery Convention
The Anti-Slavery Society Convention, 1840
The_Anti-Slavery_Society_Convention,_1840
Events from the year 1840 in art. March 4 – Alexander S. Wolcott and John Johnson open their "Daguerreian Parlor" on Broadway (Manhattan), the world's
1840_in_art
U.S. political convention
Abolitionists held a presidential nominating convention on April 1 and 2, 1840, at the City Hall in Albany, New York, and nominated James G. Birney of New
1840 abolitionist presidential nominating convention
1840_abolitionist_presidential_nominating_convention
Battle between Afghans and British during First Anglo-Afghan War
The Parwan Campaign took place from October–November 1840, as a result of Dost Mohammad Khan's rebellion against Shah Shuja and the British backed regime
Parwan_Campaign_(1840)
1840 is considered a watershed year in the history of New Zealand: The Treaty of Waitangi is signed, British sovereignty over New Zealand is proclaimed
1840_in_New_Zealand
French priest and founder of Marist Brothers
Marcellin Joseph Benedict Champagnat, FMS (20 May 1789 – 6 June 1840) was a French Catholic priest who founded the Marist Brothers, a religious congregation
Marcellin_Champagnat
list of shipwrecks in December 1840 includes ships sunk, foundered, wrecked, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1840. "Shipping Intelligence". The
List of shipwrecks in December 1840
List_of_shipwrecks_in_December_1840
British politician and antiquarian
George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough FSA (6 March 1766 – 5 March 1840), styled Marquess of Blandford until 1817, was a British nobleman, politician
George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough
George_Spencer-Churchill,_5th_Duke_of_Marlborough
The year 1840 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings. 27 April – The foundation stone of the new Palace of Westminster
1840_in_architecture
Jewish-French banking family
de Paris et des Pays-Bas, married to Sophie Croizette [fr] Louis Stern (1840–1900), banker in Paris, married to Ernesta de Hierschel Jean Stern (1874–1962)
Stern_family
Events from the year 1840 in the United States. President: Martin Van Buren (D-New York) Vice President: Richard M. Johnson (D-Kentucky) Chief Justice:
1840_in_the_United_States
Ship of the line of the Royal Navy
second-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 28 September 1840 at Chatham Dockyard. In 1854 she took part in the bombardment of the Konstantin
HMS_London_(1840)
1840 in sports describes the year's events in world sport. Events 22 September — James Burke meets Nicholas Ward at Lillingstone Level for the English
1840_in_sports
Would-be assassin of Queen Victoria (1822–1900)
to assassinate Queen Victoria in 1840. He was the first of seven unconnected people who tried to kill her between 1840 and 1882. Born and raised in Birmingham
Edward_Oxford
Events in the year 1840 in Brazil. Monarch: Pedro II Last remaining group of Cabanagem rebels, under leadership of Gonçalo Jorge de Magalhães, surrenders
1840_in_Brazil
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Mutiny, East Indies Act 1840 (3 & 4 Vict. c. 37) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that consolidated enactments related to mutiny
Mutiny,_East_Indies_Act_1840
The list of shipwrecks in May 1840 includes ships sunk, foundered, wrecked, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1840. "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian
List of shipwrecks in May 1840
List_of_shipwrecks_in_May_1840
English painter (1775–1851)
paper. He was championed by the leading English art critic John Ruskin from 1840, and is today regarded as having elevated landscape painting to an eminence
J._M._W._Turner
A presidential election was held in Virginia on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose 23 representatives
1840 United States presidential election in Virginia
1840_United_States_presidential_election_in_Virginia
1840 opera by Gaetano Donizetti
Moorish Spain and the life of the Catholic Church. It premiered on 2 December 1840 at the Académie Royale de Musique (Salle Le Peletier) in Paris. Originally
La_favorite
1840 political speech by Charles Ogle
the US House of Representatives by Charles Ogle (Whig-PA) on April 14–16, 1840. The speech reviled then-President Martin Van Buren for his supposedly luxurious
Gold_Spoon_Oration
1,500 Egyptians were taken prisoner. Clowes, W.L. "1840 Syrian Campaign". W.L. Clowes on the 1840 Syrian Campaign. W.L. Clowes. Archived from the original
Battle_of_Sidon_(1840)
Events in the year 1840 in Norway. Monarch: Charles III John. First Minister: Nicolai Krog Melhus Sparebank was established, it is one of Norway’s oldest
1840_in_Norway
Series of paintings by Claude Monet
of approximately 250 oil paintings by French Impressionist Claude Monet (1840–1926). The paintings depict his flower garden at his home in Giverny, and
Water_Lilies_(Monet_series)
Filipino serial killer
Juan Severino Mallari (September 22, 1785 – 1840) was a Filipino Catholic priest and serial killer. He is the first documented serial killer from the Philippines
Juan_Severino_Mallari
A presidential election was held in Georgia on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose 11 representatives
1840 United States presidential election in Georgia
1840_United_States_presidential_election_in_Georgia
King of the Netherlands from 1840 to 1849
Kingdom of the Netherlands. With the abdication of his father on 7 October 1840, William II became king. During his reign, the Netherlands became a parliamentary
William_II_of_the_Netherlands
Whig Party's Log Cabin Campaign song
and Ty", is a campaign song of the Whig Party's Log Cabin Campaign in the 1840 United States presidential election. Its lyrics sang the praises of Whig
Tippecanoe_and_Tyler_Too
May 1840) Luke Vũ Bá Loan [pl] (c. 1756 – 5 June 1840) Thomas Toán [pl] (c. 1764 – 27 June 1840) Anthony Nguyen Huu Quynh [pl] (c. 1768 – 10 July 1840) Peter
List_of_Catholic_saints
Austrian noblewoman of Greek descent (1840-1877)
Marie Kalergi (16 January 1840 – 11 March 1877) was an Austrian noblewoman of Greek descent. Born in Saint Petersburg, she was the daughter of Jan Kalergi
Marie_Kalergi_(1840–1877)
This is a list of U.S. presidential campaign slogans from 1840 onward. Millions for Defense, but Not a Cent for Tribute!. Federalist slogan against Jeffersonian
List of United States presidential campaign slogans
List_of_United_States_presidential_campaign_slogans
The list of shipwrecks in July 1840 includes ships sunk, foundered, wrecked, grounded, or otherwise lost during July 1840. "Marine Intelligence". The Newcastle
List of shipwrecks in July 1840
List_of_shipwrecks_in_July_1840
Dictator of Paraguay from 1814 to 1840
pronunciation: [xoˈse ɣasˈpaɾ roˈðɾiɣes ðe ˈfɾansia]) (6 January 1766 – 20 September 1840), also known as Doctor Francia or to Paraguayans of his time as Karai Guasu
José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia
José_Gaspar_Rodríguez_de_Francia
Stony main-belt asteroid
1840 Hus (prov. designation: 1971 UY) is a stony Koronis asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt, approximately 12.5 kilometers (7.8 miles)
1840_Hus
Saber
Model 1840 light artillery saber was a saber of about 42 inches in length with a curved, single-edged blade and iron scabbard. The U.S. Model 1840 light
Model 1840 light artillery saber
Model_1840_light_artillery_saber
The List of historic monuments protected in 1840 is a list of the historic monuments of France created in 1840 by the French Commission for Historical Monuments
List of French historic monuments protected in 1840
List_of_French_historic_monuments_protected_in_1840
foundered, wrecked, grounded, or otherwise lost during 1840. Martin, George W., ed., Transactions of the Kansas State Historical Society 1905–1906, Volume
List_of_shipwrecks_in_1840
Ruler of the Zulu Kingdom from 1840 to 1872
kaSenzangakhona (c. 1798 – 18 October 1872) was the monarch of the Zulu Kingdom from 1840 to 1872. He was a half-brother of Sigujana, Shaka and Dingane, who preceded
Mpande_kaSenzangakhona
1839–1842 war between the United Kingdom and China
tensions between the two states, the Royal Navy launched an expedition in June 1840, which ultimately defeated the Chinese using technologically superior ships
First_Opium_War
The 1840 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1840, in order to elect the Governor of Kentucky. Whig nominee and former member of the
1840 Kentucky gubernatorial election
1840_Kentucky_gubernatorial_election
King of Prussia from 1797 to 1840
Friedrich Wilhelm III.; 3 August 1770 – 7 June 1840) was King of Prussia from 16 November 1797 until his death in 1840. He was concurrently Elector of Brandenburg
Frederick_William_III
First Lady of North Carolina (1836–1840)
(November 24, 1796 – October 23, 1840) was an American society hostess who served as First Lady of North Carolina from 1836 to 1840 as the wife of Governor Edward
Elizabeth Henry Haywood Dudley
Elizabeth_Henry_Haywood_Dudley
The following lists events that happened during 1840 in Chile. President: José Joaquín Prieto July 1 - Establishment of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese
1840_in_Chile
list of shipwrecks in October 1840 includes ships sunk, foundered, wrecked, grounded, or otherwise lost during October 1840. "Ship News". The Times. No
List of shipwrecks in October 1840
List_of_shipwrecks_in_October_1840
separately, by opus number. Schumann wrote almost exclusively for the piano until 1840, when he burst into song composition around the time of his marriage to Clara
List of compositions by Robert Schumann
List_of_compositions_by_Robert_Schumann
English novelist, diarist and playwright (1752–1840)
Frances Burney (13 June 1752 – 6 January 1840), also known as Fanny Burney and later Madame d'Arblay, was an English novelist, diarist and playwright.
Frances_Burney
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English
English color and flower name derived from the vocabulary word, from Anglo-Saxon lavendre, from Late Latin lavendula which may ultimately derive from lividus, LAVENDER means "bluish, livid." Since 1840, the word has had the meaning "pale purple."Â
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : in part at least, probably a further Anglicization of the Irish surname Mountcashell, itself an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maolchaisil (see Cashel 2), which was associated with Ballymulcashell in County Clare. Woulfe says that a registrar in Munster changed the name to Mountcashel c. 1840.English : in England, this name is common in Lincolnshire. While this may well be the result of migration from Ireland, the possibility of a habitational name from an unidentified place should not be ruled out.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Rhodes.German : variant spelling of Rohde (see Rode), principally a habitational name from any of various places named Rohde or Rohden in Lower Saxony, Saxony, Westphalia, and Hesse.According to family tradition, a certain John Rhode (1752–1840) was a Quaker who came to SC from Germany in the 1770s and served as a baggageman or teamster during the American Revolution.
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Hertfordshire, so named from the Old English personal name Munda (a short form of any of the various compound names formed with mund ‘protection’) + denu ‘valley’.
Girl/Female
Finnish Teutonic
Hero's daughter.
Biblical
a rock or stone
Girl/Female
Australian, Chinese, Polish
War; Battle; Contending War
Boy/Male
Christian, German
Ready for Battle
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Pennington.Edward Penington, born in 1667 in Amersham, Buckinghamshire1, England, was appointed surveyor-general of the province of PA in 1698 and accompanied William Penn to Philadelphia.
Boy/Male
Tamil
A great charioteer
Male
Slovene
(Людмил) Slovene form of Czech/Russian Ludmil, LJUDMIL means "people's favor."
Girl/Female
Indian, Kannada
Sun
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Protector; Imai means Eyelash
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n.
The produce of the vine for one season, in grapes or in wine; as, the vintage is abundant; the vintage of 1840.
n.
Originally, a small, sharp-built vessel, with two masts and fore-and-aft rig. Sometimes it carried square topsails on one or both masts and was called a topsail schooner. About 1840, longer vessels with three masts, fore-and-aft rigged, came into use, and since that time vessels with four masts and even with six masts, so rigged, are built. Schooners with more than two masts are designated three-masted schooners, four-masted schooners, etc. See Illustration in Appendix.
a.
Designating, or pertaining to, a temperance society and movement started in Baltimore in 1840 on the principle of total abstinence.
n.
One opposed to the payment of rent; esp. one of those who in 1840-47 resisted the collection of rents claimed by the patroons from the settlers on certain manorial lands in the State of New York.