Deaths on February 25

Francisco Manoel de Nascimento

Died on February 25, 1819

Francisco Manoel de Nascimento, Portuguese-French poet and educator (b. 1734)

Francisco Manoel de Nascimento (December 21, 1734 – February 25, 1819), Portuguese poet, better known by the literary name of Filinto Elísio (in the old orthography Filinto Elysio), bestowed on him by the Marquise of Alorna, was the reputed son of a Lisbon boat-owner.

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Events on 1819

19 Feb

South Shetland Islands
British explorer William Smith discovers the South Shetland Islands and claims them in the name of King George III.
1 Jul

Great Comet of 1819
Johann Georg Tralles discovers the Great Comet of 1819, (C/1819 N1). It was the first comet analyzed using polarimetry, by François Arago.
7 Aug

Battle of Boyacá
Simón Bolívar triumphs over Spain in the Battle of Boyacá.

Deaths on February 25

Francisco Manoel de Nascimento

Died on February 25, 1819

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Events on 1819

South Shetland Islands

Great Comet of 1819

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