Birthdays occurring on May, 2

1551

William Camden was born on May 2, 1551 English antiquary, scholar, historian and author of Britannia, the first topographical survey of England. 1551-1623 The sea hath fish for every man. More quotations from William Camden

1729

Catherine II was born on May 2, 1729 In politics a capable ruler must be guided by circumstances, conjectures and conjunctions More quotations from Catherine II

1772

Novalis was born on May 2, 1772 Early German Romantic poet and novelist who greatly influenced later Romantic thought, 1772-1801 We are more closely connected to the invisible than to the visible. More quotations from Novalis

1860

Theodor Herzl was born on May 2, 1860 Hungarian zionist leader, 1860-1904 If you will it, it is no dream. More quotations from Theodor Herzl

Deaths occurring on May, 2

1519

Leonardo da Vinci died on May 2, 1519 Italian draftsman, painter, sculptor, architect and engineer whose genius epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. 1452-1519 Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. More quotations from Leonardo da Vinci

1857

Alfred De Musset died on May 2, 1857 French Romantic poet and playwright, 1810-1857 There is no worse sorrow than remembering happiness in the day of sorrow. More quotations from Alfred De Musset