What Happened In May 1834 In History

Historical Events for May, 1834

• 16th » The Battle of Asseiceira is fought, the last and decisive engagement of the Liberal Wars in Portugal.
• 30th » Joaquim António de Aguiar issues a law extinguishing "all convents, monasteries, colleges, hospices and any other houses of the regular religious orders" in Portugal, earning him the nickname of "The Friar-Killer".

Famous Birthdays on May in 1834

• 5th » Viktor Hartmann, Russian architect and painter (d. 1873)
• 22nd » Niwa Nagakuni, Japanese daimyo (d. 1904)
• 23rd » Carl Bloch, Danish painter (d. 1890)

Famous Deaths for May 1834

• 20th » Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, French general (b. 1757)

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