Birthdays occurring on April, 16

Deaths occurring on April, 16

1689

Aphra Behn died on April 16, 1689 English dramatist, novelist, and poet, 1640-1689 Each moment of a happy lover's hour is worth an age of dull and common life More quotations from Aphra Behn

1788

George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon died on April 16, 1788 French naturalist devoted to science, in 1773 became a Count, 1707 - 1788 Never think that God's delays are God's denials. Hold on; hold fast; hold out. Patience is genius. More quotations from George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon

1828

Goya died on April 16, 1828 Spanish artist and court painter, 1746-1828 Fantasy, abandoned by reason, produces impossible monsters; united with it, she is the mother of the arts and the origin of marvels. More quotations from Goya

1859

Alexis de Tocqueville died on April 16, 1859 French historian and political scientist. 1805-1859 The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults. More quotations from Alexis de Tocqueville

1904

Samuel Smiles died on April 16, 1904 Scottish author, 1812-1904 Enthusiasm...the sustaining power of all great action. More quotations from Samuel Smiles