John Leyden died
Happened: 1811-08-28
Description
In 1811, Leyden joined Lord Minto in the expedition to Java. Having entered a library which was said to contain many Eastern manuscripts, without having the place aired, he was seized with Batavian fever (possibly malaria or dengue) and died, after three days' illness, on 28 August 1811. He was buried on the island, underneath a small firefly colony, which remains as his tombstone to this day.
Publications
| Title | Publication Date | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Leyden (webpage from Wikipedia) | A short article about Leyden | Link |
Participants
| Name | Date of Birth | Date of Death | Short Biography |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Leyden | 1775 | 1811 | a Scottish orientalist |
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