- Jan 11 John Lodge Ellerton, British classical composer (The Bridal of Triermain, Domenica), born in Cheshire, England (d. 1873)
- Jan 12 Louise Sophie Blussé, Dutch author, born in Leiden, Holland (d. 1896)
- Jan 21 Ramon Vilanova y Barrera, composer
- Jan 29 Johannes Bernardus van Bree, Dutch violinist/composer (Felix Meritis)