1840s

The following events happened between 1840 and 1849.

Events

 * 1847: Blishen's Safety Matches first manufactured.
 * 1849: Evangeline Orpington becomes Minister for Magic.

Births

 * c. 1840: Dinah Stevenson
 * 1845: Sirius Black I to Cygnus Black I and Ella Max
 * 1847: Phineas Nigellus Black to Cygnus Black I and Ella Max

Deaths

 * 1845: Beaumont Majoribanks