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Jānis Frīdrihs Baumanis

Born on May 23, 1834

Jānis Frīdrihs Baumanis, Latvian architect (d. 1891)

Jānis Frīdrihs Baumanis (May 23, 1834, Riga – March 19, 1891, Riga) was a Latvian architect. He was first professional Latvian architect. Baumanis designed the Riga Circus in 1888. He was responsible for a number of important public buildings of eclectic design constructed in the second half of the 19th century in Riga.

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Events on 1834

29 Apr

Second voyage of HMS Beagle
Charles Darwin during the second survey voyage of HMS Beagle, ascended the Bell mountain, Cerro La Campana on 17 August 1834, his visit being commemorated by a memorial plaque.[1]
1 Aug

Slavery Abolition Act 1833
Slavery is abolished in the British Empire as the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 comes into force.
16 Oct

Burning of Parliament
Much of the ancient structure of the Palace of Westminster in London burns to the ground.
1 Dec

Slavery Abolition Act 1833
Slavery is abolished in the Cape Colony in accordance with the Slavery Abolition Act 1833.