Deaths on August 27

William Chapman Ralston

Died on August 27, 1875

William Chapman Ralston, American businessman and financier, founded the Bank of California (b. 1826)

William "Billy" Chapman Ralston (January 12, 1826 – August 27, 1875) was a San Franciscan businessman and financier, and was the founder of the Bank of California.

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William Chapman Ralston
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Events on 1875

25 Feb

Empress Dowager Cixi
Guangxu Emperor of Qing dynasty China begins his reign, under Empress Dowager Cixi's regency.
3 Mar

Opéra-Comique
Georges Bizet's opera Carmen receives its première at the Opéra-Comique in Paris.
15 Mar

John McCloskey
Archbishop of New York John McCloskey is named the first cardinal in the United States.

Deaths on August 27

William Chapman Ralston

Died on August 27, 1875

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Empress Dowager Cixi

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