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Allan Pinkerton
1819Aug, 25

Allan Pinkerton

Allan Pinkerton, Scottish-American detective and spy (d. 1884)
Allan J. Pinkerton (25 August 1819 – 1 July 1884) was a Scottish-American cooper, abolitionist, detective, and spy, best known for creating the Pinkerton National Detective Agency during his time in the United States.

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Events on 1819

  • 19Feb

    South Shetland Islands

    British explorer William Smith discovers the South Shetland Islands and claims them in the name of King George III.
  • 1Jul

    Great Comet of 1819

    Johann Georg Tralles discovers the Great Comet of 1819, (C/1819 N1). It was the first comet analyzed using polarimetry, by François Arago.
  • 7Aug

    Battle of Boyacá

    Simón Bolívar triumphs over Spain in the Battle of Boyacá.