1881 was a common year starting on Thursday. It was preceded by 1880 and succeeded by 1882.
Events[]
- The Liberal Revolution takes place:
- King Johan I dissolves Congress and declares martial law
- Johan I is overthrown by his eldest son, Crown Prince Pieter
- Joseph Greene and others flee Brunant
- The Medal for Operations medal is first awarded
- The Summer Hill Monument in Charles Town is raised
- The White Party is formally established as party
Births[]
- 23 July: Thomas Paprykunios, author, poet, and humanitarian
- 23 October: Johan II, King of Brunant
Deaths[]
- 7 June: Charlotte Coutts, author and novelist, 73
- 5 October: Prince Fabian, 52
- 15 October: Felix Jansen, journalist and activist, 33