Birthdays occurring on March, 27

1797

Alfred Victor Vigny was born on March 27, 1797 French poet, dramatist, and novelist, 1797-1863 Greatness is the dream of youth realized in old age. More quotations from Alfred Victor Vigny

1879

Edward Steichen was born on March 27, 1879 Photography records the gamut of feelings written on the human face, the beauty of the earth and skies that man has inherited, and the wealth and confusion man has created. It is a major force in explaining man to man. More quotations from Edward Steichen

1886

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was born on March 27, 1886 German born American architect. 1886-1969 God is in the details. More quotations from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Deaths occurring on March, 27

1625

James I of England died on March 27, 1625 King of Scotland and Stuart King of England, 1566-1625 A custom loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs, and in the black, stinking fume thereof, nearest resembling the horrible Stygian smoke of the pit that is bottomless More quotations from James I of England

1875

Edgar Quinet died on March 27, 1875 French political philosopher, poet and historian who made a significant contribution to the developing tradition of liberalism in France. 1803-1875 What we share with another ceases to be our own. More quotations from Edgar Quinet

1889

John Bright died on March 27, 1889 English writer, 1811-1889 The angel of death has been abroad throughout the land; you may almost hear the beating of his wings. More quotations from John Bright

1918

Henry Brooks Adams died on March 27, 1918 American writer, 1838-1918 The woman who is known only through a man is known wrong. More quotations from Henry Brooks Adams

1931

Arnold Bennett died on March 27, 1931 British novelist, playwright, critic, and essayist, 1867-1931 Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts. More quotations from Arnold Bennett