Births on June 9

Otto Nicolai

Born on June 9, 1810

Otto Nicolai, German composer and conductor (d. 1849)

Carl Otto Ehrenfried Nicolai (9 June 1810 – 11 May 1849) was a German composer, conductor, and one of the founders of the Vienna Philharmonic. Nicolai is best known for his operatic version of Shakespeare's comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor as Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor. In addition to five operas, Nicolai composed lieder, works for orchestra, chorus, ensemble, and solo instruments.

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Events on 1810

23 Jun

Pacific Fur Company
John Jacob Astor forms the Pacific Fur Company.
9 Jul

First French Empire
Napoleon annexes the Kingdom of Holland as part of the First French Empire.
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 June 9

Otto Nicolai

Born on June 9, 1810

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Events on 1810

Pacific Fur Company

First French Empire

Battle of Grand Port

Mexican War of Independence

West Florida