1881

1881 was a common year starting on Thursday. It was preceded by 1880 and succeeded by 1882.

Events

 * King Johan I overthrown
 * Liberal Revolution
 * King Pieter II takes over
 * The Medal for Operations was a medal created by King Pieter II
 * Summer Hill Monument raised
 * White Party formally established as party

Births

 * 7 June: Charlotte Elizabeth Coutts, author, novelist
 * 23 July: Thomas Othon Paprykunios, author, poet, and humanitarian
 * 23 October: King Johan II of Brunant, King

Deaths

 * 30 September: Simon Etse, industrial and furniture designer, 85
 * 5 October: Prince Fabian, prince, 52
 * 15 October: Felix Jansen, journalist and activist, 33