What happened in 1806?

Battle of Jena–Auerstedt

Wars & Conflicts

1806 pair of battles during the War of the Fourth Coalition

War of the Fourth Coalition

Wars & Conflicts · Sweden

1806–1807 conflict during the Napoleonic Wars

Battle of Lübeck

Wars & Conflicts · Lübeck

1806 battle during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Battle of Pułtusk

Wars & Conflicts · Pułtusk

1806 battle during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Battle of Saalfeld

Wars & Conflicts · Saalfeld

1806 battle during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Battle of Mišar

Wars & Conflicts · Mišar

1806 battle during the First Serbian Uprising

Battle of Golymin

Wars & Conflicts · Gołymin-Ośrodek

1806 battle during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Battle of Schleiz

Wars & Conflicts · Schleiz

1806 battle during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Battle of Campo Tenese

Wars & Conflicts · Castrovillari

1806 battle during the War of the Third Coalition

Battle of Maida

Wars & Conflicts · Maida

1806 battle during the War of the Third Coalition

Battle of Blaauwberg

Wars & Conflicts · Bloubergstrand

Battle fought in 1806

Battle of Czarnowo

Wars & Conflicts · Czarnowo

1806 battle during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Battle of Prenzlau

Wars & Conflicts · Prenzlau

1806 battle during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Siege of Gaeta

Wars & Conflicts · Gaeta

1806 Siege during the War of the Third Coalition

Siege of Belgrade

Wars & Conflicts · Belgrade Fortress

1806 part of the First Serbian Uprising

Capitulation of Erfurt

Wars & Conflicts · Erfurt

1806 capitulation during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Siege of Ragusa

Wars & Conflicts · Dubrovnik

1806 siege

Battle of Halle

Wars & Conflicts · Halle (Saale)

1806 battle during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Siege of Magdeburg

Wars & Conflicts · Magdeburg

1806 Siege during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Fall of Berlin

Wars & Conflicts · Berlin

1806 occupation during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Battle of Waren-Nossentin

Wars & Conflicts · Waren

1806 battle during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Capitulation of Pasewalk

Wars & Conflicts · Pasewalk

1806 capitulation during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Siege of Hameln

Wars & Conflicts · Hamelin

1806 Siege during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Battle of Deligrad

Wars & Conflicts · Deligrad

Battle between the Ottomans and rebels from the Serbian state in 1806

Siege of Amantea

Wars & Conflicts · Amantea

1806 siege during the War of the Third Coalition

Siege of Izmail

Wars & Conflicts · Izmail

1806 siege

Battle of Mole Lake

Wars & Conflicts · Forest County

1806 Native American battle in Wisconsin

Battle of San Domingo

Wars & Conflicts

1806 naval battle of the Napoleonic Wars

Action of 23 August 1806

Wars & Conflicts · Havana

Naval engagement

Action of 13 March 1806

Wars & Conflicts · Cape Verde

1806 minor naval engagement during the French Revolutionary Wars

Fort Benjamin Hawkins

Wars & Conflicts

fort in Georgia

British invasions of the River Plate

Wars & Conflicts · Buenos Aires

Series of battles during the Anglo-Spanish War of 1796-1808

Invasion of Naples

Wars & Conflicts · Kingdom of Naples

19th century invasion in Naples

Invasion of Iturup

Wars & Conflicts · Shana District

1806 military offensive

French and British interregnum in the Dutch East Indies

Wars & Conflicts · Dutch East Indies

French and British colonial administration in the Dutch East Indies

Atlantic campaign of 1806

Wars & Conflicts · Atlantic Ocean

1806 campaign during the Napoleonic Wars

Raid on Batavia

Wars & Conflicts · Batavia

Attack by British naval forces against Dutch naval forces at Batavia

Charles-Augustin de Coulomb died

People · Paris

French physicist (1736-1806)

Mungo Park died

People · Bussa

Scottish naturalist and explorer of the African continent

Michel Adanson died

People · Paris

French naturalist (1727-1806)

Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire died

People · Devonshire House

English socialite, style icon, author, and activist (1757–1806)

Mathurin Jacques Brisson died

People · Paris

French zoologist and natural philosopher

Benjamin Banneker died

People · Oella

Free African American scientist, surveyor, almanac author and farmer (1731–1806)

Nicolas Leblanc died

People · Saint-Denis

French chemist

Robert Gray died

People · Charleston

American merchant sea captain

Chaim Joseph David Azulai died

People · Livorno

Jerusalem rabbi and kabalist.

Joseph Billings died

People · Moscow

British-Russian explorer

Evstratii Delarov died

People · Saint Petersburg

American fur trader

Juan de Lángara died

People · Madrid

Admiral of the Spanish Navy (1736–1806)

Henry Ellis died

People · Naples

Irish colonial governor of Georgia and Nova Scotia

José de Solano y Bote died

People · Madrid

Spanish admiral (1726-1806)

James Colnett died

People · Great Ormond Street Hospital

British Royal Navy officer, an explorer, and maritime fur trader

Ignaz Schiffermüller died

People · Linz

Austrian entomologist

Louis Carrogis Carmontelle died

People · former 3rd arrondissement of Paris

French painter (1717-1806)

Vincenzo Lunardi died

People · Lisbon

Italian balloonist (1759-1806)

Charles Gascoigne died

People · Kolpino

British industrialist

Louis Alexandre de Cessart died

People · Rouen

French engineer

Emiland Gauthey died

People · Paris

French civil engineer and architect

Edward Nairne died

People · London

English optician and scientific instrument maker (1726–1806)

Samuel Horsley died

People · Brighton

Bishop of St David's; Bishop of Rochester; Dean of Westminster; Bishop of St Asaph (1733-1806)

Gaspar de Molina y Zaldívar died

People · San Fernando

Spanish writer (1741-1806)

Tommaso Giordani died

People · Dublin

Italian composer

Christian Kalkbrenner died

People · Paris

German composer and conductor

Francesco Bartoli died

People · Rovigo

Italian actor

Pierre Jean Baptiste Choudard Desforges died

People · former 12th arrondissement of Paris

French writer (1746-1806)

Charles Nicolas Favart died

People · Pantin

French playwright (1749-1806)

Johann Gottfried Arnold died

People · Frankfurt

German cellist and composer

Champmêlé died

People · Brussels metropolitan area

French actor and lawyer

José de Larrañaga died

People · Azkoitia

Franciscan friar, organist, maestro de capilla of the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, composer

John Stuart Mill born

People · London Borough of Islington

Born in London Borough of Islington. British philosopher and political economist (1806–1873).

Max Stirner born

People · Bayreuth

Born in Bayreuth. German philosopher (1806-1856).

Elizabeth Barrett Browning born

People · Coxhoe Hall

Born in Coxhoe Hall. English poet (1806–1861).

Benito Juárez born

People · San Pablo Guelatao

Born in San Pablo Guelatao. President of Mexico from 1858 to 1872.

Emilia Plater born

People · Vilnius

Born in Vilnius. Polish noblewoman (1806-1831).

Augustus De Morgan born

People · Madurai

Born in Madurai. British mathematician and logician (1806–1871).

Johan Vilhelm Snellman born

People · Stockholm

Born in Stockholm. Finnish politician and author (1806–1881).

Matthew Fontaine Maury born

People · Spotsylvania County

Born in Spotsylvania County. United States Navy officer.

Ernst, Baron von Feuchtersleben born

People · Vienna

Born in Vienna. Austrian psychiatrist, poet and philosopher (1806-1849).

Michel Chevalier born

People · Limoges

Born in Limoges. French statesman (1806–1879).

Ivan Kireyevsky born

People · Moscow

Born in Moscow. Russian philosopher (1806-1856).

William, Duke of Brunswick born

People · Brunswick

Born in Brunswick. Duke of Brunswick (1806–1884).

William Gilmore Simms born

People · Charleston

Born in Charleston. American writer (1806–1870).

Johann Kaspar Zeuss born

People · Kronach

Born in Kronach. German linguist (1806–1856).

Michele Amari born

People · Palermo

Born in Palermo. Italian patriot and arabist (1806–1889).

Henry A. Wise born

People · Accomac

Born in Accomac. United States Congressman and governor of Virginia (1806-1876).

Désiré Nisard born

People · Châtillon-sur-Seine

Born in Châtillon-sur-Seine. French author and literary critic (1806-1888).

Shah Alam II died

People · Delhi

Died in Delhi. 16th Mughal Emperor from 1760 to 1806.

Ferdinand Karl, Archduke of Austria-Este died

People · Vienna

Died in Vienna. Austrian archduke, founder of the House of Austria-Este.

Rana Bahadur Shah died

People · Kathmandu

Died in Kathmandu. King of Nepal.

Charles Louis, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym died

People · Schaumburg Castle

Died in Schaumburg Castle. Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym.

Ahmad I ibn Mustafa born

People · Tunis

Born in Tunis. Bey of Tunis (1837-1855).

University of Palermo

Science & Technology

University in Italy

Moravian Library

Science & Technology

The second biggest library in the Czech Republic

Auckland Islands

Exploration & Discovery

Group of subantarctic islands that are part of New Zealand

New Siberia

Exploration & Discovery

Island in Anzhu Islands, Russia

Circus Mosaic from Lyon

Exploration & Discovery · Lyon

Well-preserved Roman floor mosaic from Lugdunum (Lyon) depicting a chariot race with team colors, Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres inv. no. 2000.0.1209

Francisco de Miranda expedition

Exploration & Discovery · La Vela de Coro

Venezuelan military expedition

Mount Riga Ironworks

Exploration & Discovery

archaeological site in Connecticut, United States

Church of All Saints

Religion & Belief Systems

An Orthodox temple in Sinyavskoe village

Falmouth Synagogue

Religion & Belief Systems

Synagogue in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK

Synagogue of the Jewish Community of Zagreb

Religion & Belief Systems · Donji grad

Synagogue in Palmotićeva street

Church of the Presentation of the Theotokos

Religion & Belief Systems

Temple, architectural landmark in Russua

Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery

Religion & Belief Systems

Cemetery in Warsaw, Poland

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Saint Thomas

Religion & Belief Systems

Church in U.S. Virgin Islands, United States

Saint Gervasius and Protasius Church

Religion & Belief Systems

Parish church building in Gorgonzola, Italy

Boží muka

Religion & Belief Systems

Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Aleksin

Religion & Belief Systems

Amarnaryan Temple

Religion & Belief Systems

Hindu temple in Tansen, Nepal

African Meeting House

Religion & Belief Systems

church building in Boston, United States of America

Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery

Religion & Belief Systems

church building in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Kirchberg 2 Chemnitz Glösa/Draisdorf

Religion & Belief Systems · Glösa

Cultural heritage monument in Chemnitz-Glösa-Draisdorf, Saxony, Germany

Betkreuz Panschwitz-Kuckau, Ćišinskistraße

Religion & Belief Systems

Tkaného kříž

Religion & Belief Systems

Colgate-Palmolive Company

Economy & Trade · New York City

American multinational consumer products company

State Bank of India

Economy & Trade · Mumbai

Indian public sector bank and financial services organization

Marcussen & Søn

Economy & Trade · Aabenraa

Organbuilding company

Niederegger

Economy & Trade · Lübeck

Company

Henry Poole & Co

Economy & Trade · London

Gentlemen's bespoke tailor

Valspar

Economy & Trade · Minneapolis

Company

Bank of Calcutta

Economy & Trade · Kolkata

Bank in British Raj

Suttons Seeds

Economy & Trade · Paignton

English seed supply company

Gosling Brothers, Ltd.

Economy & Trade · Hamilton

Bermudan liquor company

James Dixon & Sons

Economy & Trade · Sheffield

UK business

1806 Birgu polverista explosion

Disasters & Pandemics · Birgu

Accidental detonation of a munitions depot in British Malta

Greater Poland Uprising of 1806

Social Movements & Revolutions · Greater Poland

1806 rebellion during the War of the Fourth Coalition

Mašići Rebellion

Social Movements & Revolutions · Mašići

1806 rebellion

1806 Edirne incident

Social Movements & Revolutions · Edirne

Ejmiatsin Church

Architecture & Engineering

Church building in Tbilisi, Georgia

Hol Church

Architecture & Engineering

Church in Vestvågøy, Norway

Fasterna Church

Architecture & Engineering

Church building in Norrtälje Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden

Old West Church

Architecture & Engineering

Church

Chor Minor

Architecture & Engineering

Mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Soltani Madrasa

Architecture & Engineering · Kashan

Madrasa in Kashan, Iranian national heritage site

Fort Regent

Architecture & Engineering

Fort, used as a leisure centre, in Jersey, Channel Islands

Mavlonbuva Mausoleum

Architecture & Engineering

Mausoleum in Namangan Region, Uzbekistan

fontaine du Fellah

Architecture & Engineering

Fountain in Paris, France

Nelson Monument

Architecture & Engineering · Glasgow

Monument in Glasgow City, Scotland, UK

St. Mary's Seminary Chapel

Architecture & Engineering

historic church in Maryland, United States

Villa Giulia

Architecture & Engineering

Ensemble of buildings in Bellagio, Italy

College named after I. I. Polzunov

Architecture & Engineering

Building in Russia

Adelphi Theatre

Sports & Entertainment

West End theatre in London, England, fourth of that name on this site

Olympic Theatre

Sports & Entertainment · Covent Garden

Former theatre in London, England

Liechtenstein founded

Empires & Countries · Vaduz

Liechtenstein was founded, with its capital at Vaduz.

Holy Roman Empire dissolved

Empires & Countries · Aachen

Holy Roman Empire ceased to exist, having been centered at Aachen.

Batavian Republic dissolved

Empires & Countries · The Hague

Batavian Republic ceased to exist, having been centered at The Hague.

Kingdom of Bavaria founded

Empires & Countries · Munich

Kingdom of Bavaria was founded, with its capital at Munich.

Republic of Ragusa dissolved

Empires & Countries · Dubrovnik

Republic of Ragusa ceased to exist, having been centered at Dubrovnik.

Kingdom of Holland founded

Empires & Countries · The Hague

Kingdom of Holland was founded, with its capital at The Hague.

Kingdom of Saxony founded

Empires & Countries · Dresden

Kingdom of Saxony was founded, with its capital at Dresden.

Kingdom of Württemberg founded

Empires & Countries · Stuttgart

Kingdom of Württemberg was founded, with its capital at Stuttgart.

Margraviate of Brandenburg dissolved

Empires & Countries · Berlin

Margraviate of Brandenburg ceased to exist, having been centered at Berlin.

Electorate of Saxony dissolved

Empires & Countries · Dresden

Electorate of Saxony ceased to exist, having been centered at Dresden.

Grand Duchy of Baden founded

Empires & Countries · Karlsruhe

Grand Duchy of Baden was founded, with its capital at Karlsruhe.

Grand Duchy of Hesse founded

Empires & Countries · Darmstadt

Grand Duchy of Hesse was founded, with its capital at Darmstadt.

Kingdom of Germany dissolved

Empires & Countries · Regensburg

Kingdom of Germany ceased to exist, having been centered at Regensburg.

Duchy of Nassau founded

Empires & Countries · Wiesbaden

Duchy of Nassau was founded, with its capital at Wiesbaden.

Brunswick-Lüneburg dissolved

Empires & Countries · Brunswick

Brunswick-Lüneburg ceased to exist, having been centered at Brunswick.

Kingdom of Italy dissolved

Empires & Countries · Pavia

Kingdom of Italy ceased to exist, having been centered at Pavia.

Principality of Ansbach dissolved

Empires & Countries · Ansbach

Principality of Ansbach ceased to exist, having been centered at Ansbach.

Grand Duchy of Berg founded

Empires & Countries · Düsseldorf

Grand Duchy of Berg was founded, with its capital at Düsseldorf.

First Empire of Haiti dissolved

Empires & Countries · Port-au-Prince

First Empire of Haiti ceased to exist, having been centered at Port-au-Prince.

Baku Khanate dissolved

Empires & Countries · Baku

Baku Khanate ceased to exist, having been centered at Baku.

Grand Duchy of Würzburg founded

Empires & Countries · Würzburg

Grand Duchy of Würzburg was founded, with its capital at Würzburg.

Electorate of Baden dissolved

Empires & Countries · Karlsruhe

Electorate of Baden ceased to exist, having been centered at Karlsruhe.

House of Hohenlohe dissolved

Empires & Countries · Öhringen

House of Hohenlohe ceased to exist, having been centered at Öhringen.

Kingdom of Naples founded

Empires & Countries · Naples

Kingdom of Naples was founded, with its capital at Naples.

Derbent Khanate dissolved

Empires & Countries · Derbent

Derbent Khanate ceased to exist, having been centered at Derbent.

State of Haiti founded

Empires & Countries · Milot

State of Haiti was founded, with its capital at Milot.

County of Nassau dissolved

Empires & Countries · Nassau

County of Nassau ceased to exist, having been centered at Nassau.

Principality of Leiningen dissolved

Empires & Countries · Amorbach

Principality of Leiningen ceased to exist, having been centered at Amorbach.

Dholpur State founded

Empires & Countries · Dholpur

Dholpur State was founded, with its capital at Dholpur.

Free Imperial City of Nuremberg dissolved

Empires & Countries · Nuremberg

Free Imperial City of Nuremberg ceased to exist, having been centered at Nuremberg.

Principality of Erfurt founded

Empires & Countries · Erfurt

Principality of Erfurt was founded, with its capital at Erfurt.

Anhalt founded

Empires & Countries · Dessau

Anhalt was founded, with its capital at Dessau.

Principality of Reuss-Gera founded

Empires & Countries · Gera

Principality of Reuss-Gera was founded, with its capital at Gera.

Principality of Leyen founded

Empires & Countries · Seelbach

Principality of Leyen was founded, with its capital at Seelbach.

Loharu State founded

Empires & Countries · Loharu

Loharu State was founded, with its capital at Loharu.

Principality of Ponte Corvo founded

Empires & Countries · Pontecorvo

Principality of Ponte Corvo was founded, with its capital at Pontecorvo.

Bab Elsheeriyya founded

Empires & Countries

Bab Elsheeriyya was founded.

Jalaun State founded

Empires & Countries

Jalaun State was founded.