Births on February 5

Ole Bull

Born on February 5, 1810

Ole Bull, Norwegian violinist and composer (d. 1880)

Ole Bornemann Bull (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈù:lə ˈbʉlː]; 5 February 1810 – 17 August 1880) was a Norwegian virtuoso violinist and composer. According to Robert Schumann, he was on a level with Niccolò Paganini for the speed and clarity of his playing.

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Events on 1810

4 Feb

Guadeloupe
The Royal Navy seizes Guadeloupe.
23 Jun

Pacific Fur Company
John Jacob Astor forms the Pacific Fur Company.
27 Aug

Battle of Grand Port
Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy defeats the British Royal Navy, preventing them from taking the harbour of Grand Port on Île de France.
16 Sep

Mexican War of Independence
With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico's fight for independence from Spain.
27 Oct

West Florida
United States annexes the former Spanish colony of West Florida.

Births on February 5

Ole Bull

Born on February 5, 1810

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Events on 1810

Guadeloupe

Pacific Fur Company

Battle of Grand Port

Mexican War of Independence

West Florida