Famous Birthdays In May - 22

1622  On this day in history birth of louis de Buade de Frontenac, Governor of New France (d. 1698)   

1671  Abraham Patras, governor-general of East-Indies (1735-37) was born on May - 22.   

1715  François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis, French cardinal and statesman (d. 1794) was born on this day in history.   

1722  On this day in history birth of johannes Schmidlin, composer   

1724  On this day in history birth of marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne, French explorer (d. 1772)   

1759  Gervais-Francois Couperin, composer was born on May - 22.   

1770  Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (d. 1840) was born on May - 22.   

1772  Ram Mohan Roy, Hindu reformer (d. 1833) was born on May - 22.   

1780  On May - 22 birth of jan Emmanuel Dulezalek, composer   

1783  On this day in history birth of thomas Forbes Walmisley, composer   

1804  On May - 22 birth of john William (Turk) Livingston, Commander (Union Navy), died in 1885   

1808  G de Nerval, writer was born on May - 22.   

1813  Richard Wagner, Leipsig Germany, composer (Ring, Flying Dutchman) was born on this day in history.   

1820  On this day in history birth of alexander Ernst Fesca, composer   

1821  On May - 22 birth of alfred Sully, Bvt Major General (Union volunteers), died in 1879   

1823  Solomon Bundy, American politician (d. 1889) was born on May - 22.   

1823  On May - 22 birth of isabella Glyn Dallas, British Shakepearean actress (d. 1889)   

1826  On May - 22 birth of george Parr, cricketer (legendary Notts batsman, 1st Eng touring capt)   

1841  On May - 22 birth of catulle Mendès, French poet (d. 1909)   

1844  Mary Cassatt, US, Impressionist painter (Woman Bathing) was born on May - 22.   

1849  Louis Perrier, Swiss politician (d. 1913) was born on this day in history.   

1850  Johann Schrammel, composer was born on May - 22.   

1852  On May - 22 birth of emile Sauret, composer   

1859  Arthur Conan Doyle, UK, author brought Sherlock Holmes to life twice was born on May - 22.   

1862  On May - 22 birth of august Cuppens, Flemish author/pastor   

1865  On this day in history birth of enrique Morera, composer   

1874  Daniel F Malan, premier of South-Africa (1948-54) was born on this day in history.   

1874  Francesco Paolo Neglia, composer was born on May - 22.   

1879  On this day in history birth of eastwood Lane, composer   

1879  On this day in history birth of jean Emile Paul Cras, composer   

1879  Warwick Armstrong, cricketer (Big Ship Great Aussie skipper 1920-21) was born on this day in history.   

1879  Alla Nazimova, Ukrainian-born actress, scriptwriter, and producer (d. 1945) was born on this day in history.   

1884  On this day in history birth of alceo Toni, composer   

1885  On this day in history birth of julio Fonseca, composer   

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0337  On May - 22 constantine the Great, emperor of Rome (306-37)/anti semite, dies   

0748  On May - 22 death of empress Genshō of Japan (b. 680)   

0987  Death of Louis V le Faineant, the Lazy, king of France (986-87), poisoned at 20 on this day in history.   

1068  Death of Emperor Go-Reizei of Japan (b. 1025) on this day in history.   

1455  On May - 22 death of henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland, English politician (killed in battle)   

1457  Death of Saint Rita of Cascia, Italian saint (b. 1381) on May - 22.   

1501  On May - 22 robert Gaguin, French writer/diplomat (Arte Metrificandi), dies at 66   

1538  On May - 22 death of john Forrest, English Franciscan friar (martyred) (b. 1471)