18441930

18441930 is a concatenated numeric string that is most commonly used to denote a person’s lifespan from 1844 to 1930. In encyclopedia and biographical entries, life dates are typically given as 1844–1930; the em dash signals that the person lived during those years. The unpunctuated form 18441930 may appear in database keys, catalog numbers, or file names where spaces or punctuation are disallowed.

Historical context and interpretation: Individuals born in 1844 and who died in 1930 would have witnessed rapid changes associated with the late industrial era and the early 20th century. They would have experienced advances in electricity, metallurgy, transportation, and communications, as well as political transformations, urbanization, and the First World War. The year 1930 situates them in the early years of the global economic downturn that followed the 1929 stock market crash.

Usage in reference work: The notation helps readers quickly situate a figure in time, understand the era of their life, and compare with contemporaries. It also serves as a mnemonic in bibliographic databases and digital catalogs, where precise dating is essential for search and retrieval.

Limitations: Without additional context, the numbers provide no information about birthplace, nationality, or occupation. For clarity, biographical entries usually present a full sentence such as “Jane Doe (1844–1930) was a …” followed by details about their contributions, life events, and significance.

See also: 1844, 1930, lifespan notation.