births
October 22, 1783
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque, Ottoman-French polymath and naturalist (died 1840)
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque-Schmaltz was a French polymath of the early 19th century. Born near Constantinople in the Ottoman Empire, he was self-educated in France.
October 22
October 22 is the 295th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 70 days remain until the end of the year.