What happened in 1829
2 entries recorded for 1829, listed by date. That was 197 years ago.
1829 at a glance
- Years ago
- 197 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 19th century
- Decade
- 1820s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
April
- April 13
Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829
The Roman Catholic Relief Act received royal assent, removing the most substantial restrictions on Catholics in the United Kingdom.
December
- December 4
Sati (practice)
Sati, the Hindu funeral custom of a widow's self-immolation on her husband's pyre, was prohibited by Lord William Bentinck in parts of British India after years of campaigning by Ram Mohan Roy (pictured).
Questions about 1829
What happened in 1829?
This site records 2 entries for 1829, including Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 on April 13. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1829?
197 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1829 turns 197 this year.
Which century is 1829 in?
1829 falls in the 19th century, in the 1820s.
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