Explore 436 historical events from 1840–1849.
Frederick William III was King of Prussia from 16 November 1797 until his death in 1840. He was concurrently Elector of Brandenburg in the Holy Roman Empire until 6 August 1806, wh…
Frederick William III of Prussia (born 1770)
Pierre Claude François Daunou was a French statesman of the French Revolution and Empire. An author and historian, he served as the nation's archivist under both the Empire and the…
Pierre Claude François Daunou, French historian and politician (born 1761)
Lucien Bonaparte, 1st Prince of Canino and Musignano, was a French politician and diplomat of the French Revolution and the Consulate. He served as Minister of the Interior from 17…
Lucien Bonaparte, French prince (born 1775)
Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet was an English politician and peer who served as MP for Bridgwater from 1796 till 1806 and 1807 till 1820.
Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet, English politician and peer (died 1840)