- Aug 9 Elias Álvares Lobo, Brazilian composer, born in Itu, Brazil (d. 1901)
- Aug 17 Peter Benoit, Flemish composer (De Leie; Rubens Cantata: Requiem), and conductor, born in Harelbeke, Flanders (d. 1901)
- Aug 31 Amilcare Ponchielli, Italian composer (I Lituani; La Giaconda), born in Paderno Ponchielli, Italy (d. 1886)
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