Births on May 2

Otto Staudinger

Born on May 2, 1830

Otto Staudinger, German entomologist and author (d. 1900)

Otto Staudinger (2 May 1830 – 13 October 1900) was a German entomologist and a natural history dealer considered one of the largest in the world specialising in the collection and sale of insects to museums, scientific institutions, and individuals.

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Events on 1830

6 Apr

Latter Day Saint movement
Church of Christ, the original church of the Latter Day Saint movement, is organized by Joseph Smith and others at either Fayette or Manchester, New York.
13 May

Gran Colombia
Ecuador gains its independence from Gran Colombia.
28 May

Indian Removal Act
U.S. President Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act which relocates Native Americans.
14 Jun

Invasion of Algiers in 1830
Beginning of the French colonization of Algeria: Thirty-four thousand French soldiers begin their invasion of Algiers, landing 27 kilometers west at Sidi Fredj.
2 Aug

Henri, Count of Chambord
Charles X of France abdicates the throne in favor of his grandson Henri.

Births on May 2

Otto Staudinger

Born on May 2, 1830

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Events on 1830

Latter Day Saint movement

Gran Colombia

Indian Removal Act

Invasion of Algiers in 1830

Henri, Count of Chambord