The year 1801 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.
5 Geniuses Born in 1801The year 1801 gave the world 5 extraordinary minds across Science & Intellect, Literature. The year 1801 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.
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Kim Ung-yongSolved calculus as a small child, then chose a quiet career as a civil engineer
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