Famous Weddings & Divorces in 1893

Jan 18 British poet and writer Rudyard Kipling (26) weds Carrie Balestier (29) at All Souls Church in Langham Place, London, England; writer. Henry James gave away the bride

Jul 6 British Prince George Duke of York (later George V) marries Princess Victoria of Teck (Queen Mary) at St James's Palace

Sep 13 Microbiologist Robert Koch (49) weds actress Hedwig Freiberg (20)

Oct 12 Education pioneer Booker T. Washington (37) weds Margaret James Murray