Mary Moser, English painter and academic (b. 1744)
Mary Moser (27 October 1744 – 2 May 1819) was an English painter and one of the most celebrated female artists of 18th-century Britain. One of only two female founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768 (along with Angelica Kauffman), Moser painted portraits but is particularly noted for her depictions of flowers.
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- 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.