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Beau Brummell, British man of fashion, known for english man of fashion, died on 1840-03-30.

Beau Brummell, British man of fashion, known for english man of fashion, died on 1840-03-30. George Bryan "Beau" Brummell (7 June 1778 – 30 March 1840) was an important figure in Regency England, and for many years he was the arbiter of British men's fashion. At one time, he was a close friend of the Prince Regent, the future King George IV, but after the two quarrelled and Brummell got into debt, he had to take refuge in France.

Historical Significance

Beau Brummell is English man of fashion.

Key People

Beau Brummell

man of fashion

English man of fashion

Events Before

  1. Louis Daguerre demonstrates his daguerreotype photographic process to the French Academy of Sciences

    Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre was a French scientist, artist and photographer recognized for his invention of the eponymous daguerreotype process of photography.

  2. English naturalist and "On the Origin of Species" author Charles Darwin (42) marries Emma Wedgwood (41)

    Charles Robert Darwin (12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, widely known for his contributions to evolutionary biology.

  3. First Grand National steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool: Jem Mason wins aboard 5/1 favorite Lottery

    First Grand National steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool: Jem Mason wins aboard 5/1 favorite Lottery

  4. Dutch prince Willem Alexander (later William III) weds cousin Princess Sophia

    Dutch prince Willem Alexander (later William III) weds cousin Princess Sophia

  5. Louis Daguerre's daguerreotype photographic process with complete working instructions is published "free to the world"

    Louis Daguerre's daguerreotype photographic process with complete working instructions is published "free to the world" in Paris as a gift from the French government

Events After

  1. China cedes Hong Kong Island to Britain during the First Opium War

    The First Opium War, also known as the Anglo-Chinese War, was a series of military engagements fought between the British Empire and the Chinese Qing dynasty between 1839 and 1842.

  2. Dutch ex-king Willem I marries Henriette d'Oultremont de Wégimont

    Dutch ex-king Willem I marries Henriette d'Oultremont de Wégimont

  3. First continuous filibuster in the US Senate begins, as the Democratic minority attempt to run out the clock on a bill t

    First continuous filibuster in the US Senate begins, as the Democratic minority attempt to run out the clock on a bill to establish a national bank, lasts until March 11

  4. First emigrant wagon train to reach California leaves Independence, Missouri, on a 1,730-mile journey over the Sierra Ne

    First emigrant wagon train to reach California leaves Independence, Missouri, on a 1,730-mile journey over the Sierra Nevada [1]

  5. The first wagon train arrives in California after a five-and-a-half-month, 1,730-mile journey over the Sierra Nevada fro

    The first wagon train arrives in California after a five-and-a-half-month, 1,730-mile journey over the Sierra Nevada from Missouri [1]

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What happened on March 30, 1840?
Beau Brummell, British man of fashion, known for english man of fashion, died on 1840-03-30. George Bryan "Beau" Brummell (7 June 1778 – 30 March 1840) was an important figure in Regency England, and for many years he was the arbiter of British men's fashion. At one time, he was a close friend of the Prince Regent, the future King George IV, but after the two quarrelled and Brummell got into debt, he had to take refuge in France.
Why is Beau Brummell dies significant?
Beau Brummell is English man of fashion.
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