Newman, John Henry, Cardinal, 1801-1890

Events in Newman's life	Events in the UK	Events in the wider world
Death of Newman's father. Newman appointed Curate at St Clements Church, Oxford. Newman Ordained Deacon at Christ Church Cathedral.	The first municipal fire brigade founded in Edinburgh. Vagrancy Act passed. Death of the poet Lord Byron in Greece.	Mexico declared a Republic. Beethoven's 9th Symphony premiered in Vienna. The First Burmese War began between Britain and Burma.