Deaths on September 18

Karol Kurpiński

Died on September 18, 1857

Karol Kurpiński, Polish composer and conductor (b. 1785)

Karol Kazimierz Kurpiński (March 6, 1785 – September 18, 1857) was a Polish composer, conductor and pedagogue. He was a representative of late classicism and a member of the Warsaw Society of Friends of Learning (Polish: Towarzystwo Warszawskie Przyjaciół Nauk, TWPN). He is also known for having composed the music to the 1831 patriotic song La Varsovienne with lyrics by Casimir Delavigne. He was also a mentor and influence of a young Chopin.

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Events on 1857

23 Mar

Elevator
Elisha Otis's first elevator is installed at 488 Broadway New York City.
29 Mar

Indian Rebellion of 1857
Sepoy Mangal Pandey of the 34th Regiment, Bengal Native Infantry mutinies against the East India Company's rule in India and inspires the protracted Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny.
18 Apr

Allan Kardec
"The Spirits Book" by Allan Kardec is published, marking the birth of Spiritualism in France.
6 May

War of Independence of 1857
The British East India Company disbands the 34th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry whose sepoy Mangal Pandey had earlier revolted against the British and is considered to be the First Martyr in the War of Indian Independence.
1 Jun

Les Fleurs du mal
Charles Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal is published.

Deaths on September 18

Karol Kurpiński

Died on September 18, 1857

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Elevator

Indian Rebellion of 1857

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War of Independence of 1857

Les Fleurs du mal