Births on May 24

Alexander von Nordmann

Born on May 24, 1803

Alexander von Nordmann, Finnish biologist and paleontologist (d. 1866)

Alexander von Nordmann (24 May 1803 in Ruotsinsalmi (now Kotka), Finland – 25 June 1866 in Helsinki) was a 19th-century Finnish biologist, who contributed to zoology, parasitology, botany and paleontology.

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Events on 1803

18 May

Treaty of Amiens
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France.
23 Sep

Battle of Assaye
Second Anglo-Maratha War: Battle of Assaye between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India.
20 Oct

Louisiana Purchase
The United States Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase.

Births on May 24

Alexander von Nordmann

Born on May 24, 1803

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Events on 1803

Treaty of Amiens

Battle of Assaye

Louisiana Purchase