Birthdays occurring on January, 23

1783

Stendhal was born on January 23, 1783 One of the most original and complex French writers of the 19th century, 1783-1842 All religions are founded on the fear of the many and the cleverness of the few. More quotations from Stendhal

1891

Antonio Gramsci was born on January 23, 1891 Italian intellectual, politician and founder of the Italian Communist Party whose ideas still greatly influence Italian Communism. 1891-1937 I'm a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will More quotations from Antonio Gramsci

Deaths occurring on January, 23

1806

William Pitt the younger died on January 23, 1806 British prime minister (1783-1801, 1804-06) during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. 1759-1806 Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it; and this I know, my lords, that where laws end, tyranny begins More quotations from William Pitt the younger

1866

Thomas Love Peacock died on January 23, 1866 English author and satirist. 1785-1866 Marriage may often be a stormy lake, but celibacy is almost always a muddy horse pond More quotations from Thomas Love Peacock

1875

Charles Kingsley died on January 23, 1875 British Anglican clergyman, teacher and writer whose novels, widely read in the Victorian era, influenced social developments in Britain. 1819-1875 A blessed thing it is for any man or woman to have a friend, one human soul whom we can trust utterly, who knows the best and worst of us, and who loves us in spite of all our faults. More quotations from Charles Kingsley

1893

Phillips Brooks died on January 23, 1893 American clergyman, 1835-1893 I do not pray for a lighter load, but for a stronger back. More quotations from Phillips Brooks