Lady Caroline Ponsonby (19) marries future Prime Minister William Lamb, Lord Melbourne (26) in London, until her death i
Lady Caroline Ponsonby (19) marries future Prime Minister William Lamb, Lord Melbourne (26) in London, until her death in 1928
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1805. This year saw 24 significant events. 3 notable figures were born. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1805 Timeline
Lady Caroline Ponsonby (19) marries future Prime Minister William Lamb, Lord Melbourne (26) in London, until her death i
Lady Caroline Ponsonby (19) marries future Prime Minister William Lamb, Lord Melbourne (26) in London, until her death in 1928
Battle of Trafalgar: British Admiral Horatio Nelson defeats the combined French and Spanish fleet. Nelson is shot and ki
Battle of Trafalgar: British Admiral Horatio Nelson defeats the combined French and Spanish fleet. Nelson is shot and killed during the battle.
Lewis and Clark Expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, reaches the Pacific Ocean, the first European Ame
Lewis and Clark Expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, reaches the Pacific Ocean, the first European Americans to cross the West
Ludwig van Beethoven's "Fidelio", his only opera, premieres at Vienna's Theater an der Wien
Fidelio, originally titled Leonore, oder Der Triumph der ehelichen Liebe (Leonore, or The Triumph of Marital Love), Op. 72, is the sole opera by German composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Harmony Society officially forms
Harmony Society officially forms
Louisiana-Missouri Territory forms
The Louisiana Territory, officially the Territory of Louisiana, was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1805, until June 4, 1812, when it was renamed...
US Marines attack shores of Tripoli
US Marines attack shores of Tripoli
Henry C. Overing buys 80 acres of Throggs Neck in the Bronx
Henry C. Overing buys 80 acres of Throggs Neck in the Bronx
First recorded tornado in "Tornado Alley" (Southern Illinois)
First recorded tornado in "Tornado Alley" (Southern Illinois)
First Barbary War: Tripolitania agrees to peace in war with US over the latter's refusal to make tribute payments; US pa
First Barbary War: Tripolitania agrees to peace in war with US over the latter's refusal to make tribute payments; US pays ransom for release of prisoners and lifts naval blockade
Great Stone Face, or the Profile found in New Hampshire
The Old Man of the Mountain, also called the Great Stone Face and the Profile, was a series of five granite cliff ledges on Cannon Mountain in Franconia, New Hampshire, United States, that appeared...
Michigan Territory organizes
The Michigan Territory Militia was the predecessor to the Michigan Army National Guard and existed from 1805 to 1837 as an entity concurrent with Michigan Territory's existence in the United States.
American Bill Richmond knocks out Jack Holmes, Kilburn Wells, England
American Bill Richmond knocks out Jack Holmes, Kilburn Wells, England
Naples and Calabria are struck by an earthquake, killing about 26,000 people
Naples and Calabria are struck by an earthquake, killing about 26,000 people
The first edition of the Batavian State Courier is published
The first Russian circumnavigation of the Earth occurred between August 1803 and August 1806.
Battle of Elchingen, France defeats Austria
The Battle of Elchingen, fought on 14 October 1805, saw French forces under Michel Ney rout an Austrian corps led by Johann Sigismund Riesch.
45 women meet at Mrs. Silas Lee's home in Wiscasset, Maine, and organize the Female Charitable Society, one of the earli
45 women meet at Mrs. Silas Lee's home in Wiscasset, Maine, and organize the Female Charitable Society, one of the earliest women's clubs in America
Sailing ship "Aeneus" sinks off Newfoundland killing 340
Sailing ship "Aeneus" sinks off Newfoundland killing 340
Battle at Schongrabern: Russian army stop French
The Battle of Austerlitz (2 December 1805), also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, was one of the most important military engagements of the Napoleonic Wars.
Official opening of Thomas Telford's Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the longest aqueduct in the UK and the highest canal aqueduc
Official opening of Thomas Telford's Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the longest aqueduct in the UK and the highest canal aqueduct in the world, carrying the Llangollen Canal 126 feet above the River Dee
Napoleon defeats Russians & Austrians at Austerlitz
Napoleon Bonaparte, later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French general and statesman who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led a series of military campaigns across...
Comet 3D/1805 V1 (Biela) approaches within 0.0366 AUs of Earth
Comet 3D/1805 V1 (Biela) approaches within 0.0366 AUs of Earth
France & Austria signs Peace of Pressburg
The Peace of Pressburg was signed in Pressburg (today Bratislava) on 26 December 1805 between French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and Holy Roman Emperor Francis II, as a consequence of the French...
End of French Republican calendar; France returns to Gregorianism
End of French Republican calendar; France returns to Gregorianism
Angelina Grimké is born
Angelina Grimké, American abolitionist and feminist, known for american abolitionist and feminist, was born on 1805-02-20.
Hans Christian Andersen is born
Hans Christian Andersen, Danish writer, known for danish writer, was born on 1805-04-02. Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author.
John Lloyd Stephens is born
John Lloyd Stephens, American explorer, writer, and diplomat, known for american explorer, writer, and diplomat, was born on 1805-11-28.
Charles Cornwallis dies
Charles Cornwallis, British army officer, known for british army officer, died on 1805-10-05.
Events
Battle of Trafalgar: British Admiral Horatio Nelson defeats the combined French and Spanish fleet. Nelson is shot and ki
Battle of Trafalgar: British Admiral Horatio Nelson defeats the combined French and Spanish fleet. Nelson is shot and killed during the battle.
Lewis and Clark Expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, reaches the Pacific Ocean, the first European Ame
Lewis and Clark Expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, reaches the Pacific Ocean, the first European Americans to cross the West
Ludwig van Beethoven's "Fidelio", his only opera, premieres at Vienna's Theater an der Wien
Fidelio, originally titled Leonore, oder Der Triumph der ehelichen Liebe (Leonore, or The Triumph of Marital Love), Op. 72, is the sole opera by German composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Harmony Society officially forms
Harmony Society officially forms
Louisiana-Missouri Territory forms
The Louisiana Territory, officially the Territory of Louisiana, was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1805, until June 4, 1812, when it was renamed...
US Marines attack shores of Tripoli
US Marines attack shores of Tripoli
Henry C. Overing buys 80 acres of Throggs Neck in the Bronx
Henry C. Overing buys 80 acres of Throggs Neck in the Bronx
First recorded tornado in "Tornado Alley" (Southern Illinois)
First recorded tornado in "Tornado Alley" (Southern Illinois)
First Barbary War: Tripolitania agrees to peace in war with US over the latter's refusal to make tribute payments; US pa
First Barbary War: Tripolitania agrees to peace in war with US over the latter's refusal to make tribute payments; US pays ransom for release of prisoners and lifts naval blockade
Great Stone Face, or the Profile found in New Hampshire
The Old Man of the Mountain, also called the Great Stone Face and the Profile, was a series of five granite cliff ledges on Cannon Mountain in Franconia, New Hampshire, United States, that appeared...
Michigan Territory organizes
The Michigan Territory Militia was the predecessor to the Michigan Army National Guard and existed from 1805 to 1837 as an entity concurrent with Michigan Territory's existence in the United States.
American Bill Richmond knocks out Jack Holmes, Kilburn Wells, England
American Bill Richmond knocks out Jack Holmes, Kilburn Wells, England
Naples and Calabria are struck by an earthquake, killing about 26,000 people
Naples and Calabria are struck by an earthquake, killing about 26,000 people
The first edition of the Batavian State Courier is published
The first Russian circumnavigation of the Earth occurred between August 1803 and August 1806.
Battle of Elchingen, France defeats Austria
The Battle of Elchingen, fought on 14 October 1805, saw French forces under Michel Ney rout an Austrian corps led by Johann Sigismund Riesch.
45 women meet at Mrs. Silas Lee's home in Wiscasset, Maine, and organize the Female Charitable Society, one of the earli
45 women meet at Mrs. Silas Lee's home in Wiscasset, Maine, and organize the Female Charitable Society, one of the earliest women's clubs in America
Sailing ship "Aeneus" sinks off Newfoundland killing 340
Sailing ship "Aeneus" sinks off Newfoundland killing 340
Battle at Schongrabern: Russian army stop French
The Battle of Austerlitz (2 December 1805), also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, was one of the most important military engagements of the Napoleonic Wars.
Official opening of Thomas Telford's Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the longest aqueduct in the UK and the highest canal aqueduc
Official opening of Thomas Telford's Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the longest aqueduct in the UK and the highest canal aqueduct in the world, carrying the Llangollen Canal 126 feet above the River Dee
Napoleon defeats Russians & Austrians at Austerlitz
Napoleon Bonaparte, later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French general and statesman who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led a series of military campaigns across...
Comet 3D/1805 V1 (Biela) approaches within 0.0366 AUs of Earth
Comet 3D/1805 V1 (Biela) approaches within 0.0366 AUs of Earth
France & Austria signs Peace of Pressburg
The Peace of Pressburg was signed in Pressburg (today Bratislava) on 26 December 1805 between French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and Holy Roman Emperor Francis II, as a consequence of the French...
End of French Republican calendar; France returns to Gregorianism
End of French Republican calendar; France returns to Gregorianism
Famous Births
birth
Angelina Grimké is born
Angelina Grimké, American abolitionist and feminist, known for american abolitionist and feminist, was born on 1805-02-20.
birth
Hans Christian Andersen is born
Hans Christian Andersen, Danish writer, known for danish writer, was born on 1805-04-02. Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author.
birth
John Lloyd Stephens is born
John Lloyd Stephens, American explorer, writer, and diplomat, known for american explorer, writer, and diplomat, was born on 1805-11-28.
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1805?
- In 1805, there were 24 significant historical events. Notable events include Lady Caroline Ponsonby (19) marries future Prime Minister William Lamb, Lord Melbourne (26) in London, until her death i, Battle of Trafalgar: British Admiral Horatio Nelson defeats the combined French and Spanish fleet. Nelson is shot and ki, Lewis and Clark Expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, reaches the Pacific Ocean, the first European Ame.
- Who was born in 1805?
- 3 notable figures were born in 1805, including Angelina Grimké is born, Hans Christian Andersen is born, John Lloyd Stephens is born.
- Who died in 1805?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1805, including Charles Cornwallis dies.