18521926

18521926 is typically encountered as a compact notation indicating a lifespan or a period spanning the years 1852 to 1926. In reference works, catalogs, and genealogical records, the form 1852–1926 (with an en dash) is used to denote that someone was born in 1852 and died in 1926, or to label a historical era that covers those years. Without context, the string itself does not specify a particular person, place, or event.

When used as a lifespan, 1852–1926 situates an individual in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by rapid industrialization, scientific and cultural change, and significant political upheaval. If applied to a historical era, these years bracket events such as advances in technology, shifts in social and political structures, and the disruptions of World War I and its aftermath. The exact meaning depends on accompanying information, such as a name, title, or subject heading.

In scholarly and bibliographic practice, the preferred formatting is to present the years with an en dash: 1852–1926. Alternatives include writing “1852 to 1926” or “born 1852, died 1926” when clarity or style guidelines require it. If a specific person or topic is intended, additional identifying details would be necessary to provide a precise and informative entry.