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What Happened on September 5, 1857

Famous Deaths

Auguste Comte (1798-1857)

French philosopher and father of sociology (A General View of Positivism), dies of stomach cancer at 59

Died in 1857 1857 Highlights

About September 5, 1857

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo