Famous People Who Died In 1801

Discover the most famous people died who died in the year 1801. This list includes people like Paul I of Russia, Benedict Arnold, Philip Hamilton, Novalis, Darya Nikolayevna Saltykova and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include poets, political leaders, composers and military leaders who died in 1801. This list includes people from Germany, Russia, England & United States and many more countries.
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Philip Hamilton
(Eldest Son of the First U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton)
Philip Hamilton
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: January 22, 1782
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Albany, New York, United States
Died: November 24

The eldest child of Alexander Hamilton—one of the founding fathers of the USA—Philip Hamilton was an intelligent student and the pride of his father. His young life came to end following a deadly duel with lawyer, George Eacker, who made offensive remarks about Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton, himself, lost his life in a similar manner three years later.

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Benedict Arnold
(American Military Officer Who Served During the Revolutionary War)
Benedict Arnold
59
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 14, 1741
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Norwich, Connecticut, United States
Died: June 14

Benedict Arnold was an American military officer who betrayed his country when he joined the British forces in 1780. Because of his betrayal, his name became synonymous with traitory in the United States. His story of betrayal has been depicted in popular culture and he has been portrayed by actors like Owain Yeoman and Ciarán Owens.

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Novalis
(German Romantic Poet and Philosopher Known for His Poems ‘Hymns to the Night’ and ‘Spiritual Songs’)
Novalis
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 2, 1772
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Wiederstedt, Germany
Died: March 25

Poet and philosopher Friedrich Leopold, better known as Novalis, was a significant figure of German Romanticism. He narrated the loss of his 15-year-old fiancé to tuberculosis in his Hymns to the Night. He himself died of the disease a few years later. He was also well-versed in natural sciences.

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Ignacy Krasicki
(Polish Poet and Archbishop of Gniezno)
Ignacy Krasicki
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: February 3, 1735
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Dubiecko, Poland
Died: March 14

Ignacy Krasicki was a Primate of Poland, playwright, journalist, encyclopedist, translator, critic of the clergy and a prominent Enlightenment poet of Poland. The most notable works of Krasicki are his Fables and Parables and Satires. The first Polish novel, The Adventures of Mr. Nicholas Wisdom, written in the form of a diary by Krasicki is a milestone in Polish literature.

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William Legge, 2nd earl of Dartmouth
(British statesman)
William Legge, 2nd earl of Dartmouth
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: June 20, 1731
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: unknown
Died: July 15
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Charles Louis, Hereditary Prince of Baden
(Prince)
Charles Louis, Hereditary Prince of Baden
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: February 14, 1755
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Karlsruhe Palace, Karlsruhe, Germany
Died: December 16
 7 
Archduchess Maria Clementina of Austria
(Archduchess of Austria)
Archduchess Maria Clementina of Austria
1
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: April 24, 1777
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Villa del Poggio Imperiale, Florence, Italy
Died: November 15
 8 
Archduke Maximilian Francis of Austria
(Archduke)
Archduke Maximilian Francis of Austria
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: December 8, 1756
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: The Hofburg, Vienna, Austria
Died: July 26
 9 
Ivan Gannibal
(Abram Petrovich Gannibal's son)
Ivan Gannibal
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: June 5, 1735
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Karjaküla, Estonia
Died: October 12
 10 
Franz Moritz von Lacy
(Military leader)
Franz Moritz von Lacy
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: October 21, 1725
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: November 24
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Princess Philippine Charlotte of Prussia
(Princess)
Princess Philippine Charlotte of Prussia
1
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: March 13, 1716
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Stadtschloss, Berlin, Germany
Died: February 17
 12 
Carl Stamitz
(Composer)
Carl Stamitz
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 7, 1745
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Mannheim, Germany
Died: November 9
 13 
Paul I of Russia
(Emperor of Russia (1796 - 1801))
Paul I of Russia
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Birthdate: October 1, 1754
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: March 24
Paul I ruled as the Russian emperor from 1796 till his assassination in 1801. He was officially the son of Peter III and Catherine the Great, but it is believed he was sired by Catherine’s lover, Sergei Saltykov. Paul established the law of succession to the throne of Russia.
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Motoori Norinaga
(Scholar)
Motoori Norinaga
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Birthdate: June 21, 1730
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Ise Province, Japan
Died: October 5
 15 
Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson
(Poet)
Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: February 3, 1737
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: February 23
 16 
Jonathan Battishill
(Composer)
Jonathan Battishill
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: 1738
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England
Died: December 10
 17 
Domenico Cimarosa
(Composer)
Domenico Cimarosa
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 17, 1749
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Aversa, Italy
Died: January 11
 18 
Sir George Staunton, 1st Baronet
(Botanist, Diplomat)
Sir George Staunton, 1st Baronet
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Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: April 10, 1737
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Galway, Ireland
Died: January 14

Initially a doctor in the West Indies, Sir George Staunton, 1st Baronet later turned to law. He then also worked as an English diplomat in places such as India and China assisting his friend, George, Lord Macartney. He is also said to have released the official account of the Macartney Embassy.

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James Hemings
(First American to Train as a Chef in France)
James Hemings
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Listed In: Food Experts
Birthdate: 1765 AD
Birthplace: Charles City County, Virginia, United States
Died: 1801 AD
 20 
Johann Kaspar Lavater
(Poet, Philosopher, Physiognomist and Theologian)
Johann Kaspar Lavater
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 15, 1741
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Zürich, Switzerland
Died: January 2

Best known for his research on physiognomy, Johann Kaspar Lavater was also a theologian and an author. He had penned books such as Aussichten in die Ewigkeit and several epic and lyric poems. He died of a grenade wound during the French occupation of Switzerland.

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Antoine Rivaroli, count de Rivarol
(Author)
Antoine Rivaroli, count de Rivarol
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: June 26, 1753
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Bagnols-sur-Ceze, France
Died: April 11
 22 
Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu
(Geologist)
Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu
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Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: June 23, 1750
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kingdom of France
Died: November 28
 23 
Félix María de Samaniego
(Poet)
Félix María de Samaniego
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: October 12, 1745
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Laguardia, Spain
Died: August 11
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Darya Nikolayevna Saltykova
(Russian Noblewoman, Sadist and Serial Killer)
Darya Nikolayevna Saltykova
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: March 22, 1730
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Russia
Died: December 27

Darya Nikolayevna Saltykova was a noblewoman, serial killer, and sadist. She achieved notoriety for torturing and killing at least 38 female serfs. Since she was well-connected with the Russian nobility and with those in power at the royal court, Darya got away with many of her murders until she was found guilty in a trial organized by Empress Catherine II.

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Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia
(Duchess)
Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: August 9, 1783
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Tsarskoye Selo, Russia
Died: March 16
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Nikolai Vasilyeich Repnin
(Statesman)
Nikolai Vasilyeich Repnin
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: March 22, 1734
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: May 24
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Saint Chŏng Yak-jong
(Roman Catholic martyr)
Saint Chŏng Yak-jong
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Birthdate: 1760 AD
Birthplace: South Korea
Died: April 8
 28 
Daniel Chodowiecki
(Painter)
Daniel Chodowiecki
1
Birthdate: October 16, 1726
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Gdańsk, Poland
Died: February 7
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Friedrich Hornemann
(The First Modern European to Successfully Cross the Northeastern Sahara)
Friedrich Hornemann
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: September 15, 1772
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Hildesheim, Germany
Died: January 31

Friedrich Hornemann was a German explorer who lived and worked in Africa. He is best remembered as the first modern European to successfully cross the northeastern Sahara. Friedrich Hornemann later published a journal, which contained useful information about the then-unknown terrain of central Sudan.

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Devereux Jarratt
(Minister)
Devereux Jarratt
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 17, 1733
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kent, Virginia, United States
Died: January 29