Birthdays occurring on February, 22

1732

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 American commander in chief of the colonial armies in the American Revolution (1775-83) and subsequently 1st US president (1789-97), 1732-1799 When a man does all he can, though it succeeds not well, blame not him that did it. More quotations from George Washington

1788

Arthur Schopenhauer was born on February 22, 1788 German philosopher, 1788-1860 Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. More quotations from Arthur Schopenhauer

1819

James Russell Lowell was born on February 22, 1819 American poet, critic, essayist, editor and diplomat, 1819-1891 And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days More quotations from James Russell Lowell

1857

Sir Robert Baden-Powell was born on February 22, 1857 British army officer, founder of the Boy Scouts, 1857-1941 In all of this, it is the spirit that matters. Our Scout law and Promise, when we really put them into practice, take away all occasion for wars and strife among nations. More quotations from Sir Robert Baden-Powell

Deaths occurring on February, 22

1875

Sir Charles Lyell died on February 22, 1875 American accountant, 1797-1875 Never call an accountant a credit to his profession; a good accountant is a debit to his profession. More quotations from Sir Charles Lyell

1896

Thomas Hughes died on February 22, 1896 British reformer, jurist and novelist. 1823-1896 Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of God's best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of one's self, and appreciating whatever is noble and loving in another. More quotations from Thomas Hughes

1939

Antonio Machado died on February 22, 1939 Outstanding Spanish poet and playwright, 1875-1939 Travelers, there is no path, paths are made by walking More quotations from Antonio Machado

1965

Felix Frankfurter died on February 22, 1965 American jurist, 1882-1965 Wisdom too often never comes, and so one ought not to reject it merely because it comes late More quotations from Felix Frankfurter