1818
Frankenstein Published
Mary Shelley's anonymous novel about a student who stitches a man from corpses and flees in horror appeared in three small volumes.
Chile Declares Independence
Bernardo O'Higgins, son of an Irish-born Spanish viceroy and a Chilean criolla, proclaimed Chilean independence in Santiago after José de San Martín's army…
Zulu Kingdom Consolidated
Shaka's decisive victory over his rival Zwide of the Ndwandwe at the Mhlatuze River confirmed Zulu primacy in southeast Africa.
Anglo-American Convention
British and American negotiators set the border between the United States and British North America along the 49th parallel from the Lake of the Woods…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1818?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1818. The most significant is Frankenstein Published: Mary Shelley's anonymous novel about a student who stitches a man from corpses and flees in horror appeared in three small volumes.
What era was 1818 part of?
1818 falls within the Industrial Age (1801-1900). Steam, empire, and the unmaking of the old order.
Which regions saw notable events in 1818?
The events from 1818 span Europe, South America, Africa and North America.