Births on April 27

Theodor Kittelsen

Born on April 27, 1857

Theodor Kittelsen, Norwegian painter and illustrator (d. 1914)

Theodor Severin Kittelsen (27 April 1857 – 21 January 1914) was a Norwegian artist. He is one of the most popular artists in Norway. Kittelsen became famous for his nature paintings, as well as for his illustrations of fairy tales and legends, especially of trolls.

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Events on 1857

6 Mar

Dred Scott v. Sandford
The Supreme Court of the United States rules in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case.
23 Mar

Elevator
Elisha Otis's first elevator is installed at 488 Broadway New York City.
29 Mar

Indian Rebellion of 1857
Sepoy Mangal Pandey of the 34th Regiment, Bengal Native Infantry mutinies against the East India Company's rule in India and inspires the protracted Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny.
6 May

War of Independence of 1857
The British East India Company disbands the 34th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry whose sepoy Mangal Pandey had earlier revolted against the British and is considered to be the First Martyr in the War of Indian Independence.
1 Jun

Les Fleurs du mal
Charles Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal is published.

Births on April 27

Theodor Kittelsen

Born on April 27, 1857

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Events on 1857

Dred Scott v. Sandford

Elevator

Indian Rebellion of 1857

War of Independence of 1857

Les Fleurs du mal