18801936

18801936 is a compact date range used in historical writing and genealogical records to denote the years 1880 through 1936. In biographical contexts it typically identifies the lifespan of a person born in 1880 who died in 1936. In broader history, the span covers a era of rapid change from the late 19th century into the interwar period of the 20th century.

The period witnessed substantial transformations. Industrialization and urbanization accelerated, and new technologies such as electricity, mechanized transport, and early aviation began to reshape everyday life. International politics were shaped by imperial competition, evolving alliances, and reform movements. The First World War (1914–1918) profoundly affected political borders, economies, and societies. The Russian Revolution of 1917 led to the creation of the Soviet state and influenced political ideologies worldwide. The 1920s brought cultural and intellectual experimentation, economic fluctuations, and attempts at international cooperation, including the League of Nations established in 1920. The late 1920s and early 1930s were marked by economic distress and social upheaval, culminating in the Great Depression after 1929. In various countries, the early 1930s also saw the rise of authoritarian movements and rising tensions that foreshadowed broader conflicts.

Because 1880–1936 spans multiple regions and contexts, its significance varies by locale. In historiography and genealogy, the range serves as a concise shorthand for a generation or era, rather than a single event. It is commonly used to label publications, archival materials, or biographies associated with individuals or periods within those years.