Famous Deaths In 1847

Jan 11 In the year 1847 caroline von Wolzogen [von Lengefeld], German author, dies at 83

Jan 14 Gov Bent, 5 others in US occupation, killed by revolt in New Mexico died on this day in history.

Jan 22 In the year 1847 georges-Julien Sieber, composer, dies at 71

Feb 15 Germinal Pierre Dandelin, Belgian mathematician (b. 1794) died on this day in history.

Feb 17 William Collins, landscape painter, dies on this day in history.

Mar 28 Mariano Rodriguiz de Ledesma, composer, dies at 67 in the year 1847.

Mar 29 Auguste De Polignac, premier France, dies at 66 in the year 1847.

Apr 23 On this day in history erik Gustaf Geijer, composer, dies at 64

Apr 30 In the year 1847 charles L J, archduke of Austria/gov-gen (Austria-Netherland), dies

May 14 In the year 1847 fanny Cacilia Mendelssohn Hensel, composer, dies at 41

May 16 Kaspar Ett, German organist/composer, dies at 59 on this day in history.

May 20 In the year 1847 mary Lamb, writer, dies

May 29 Emmanuel, marquis de Grouchy, French marshal (b. 1766) died in the year 1847.

May 31 Thomas Chalmers, Scottish pastor (b. 1780) died on this day in history.

Jun 09 In the year 1847 pierre-Simon Ballanche, French philosopher/poet (Orphée), dies

Jun 11 On this day in history death of john Franklin, English sea captain and explorer (b. 1786)

Jul 01 On this day in history george F Kersting, German painter, dies at 61

Jul 11 Joachim G le Sage at Trousers, RC foreman/publicist, dies at 71 in the year 1847.

Jul 19 On this day in history johann Wilhelm Wilms, composer, dies at 75

Sep 13 Nicolas Oudinot, French marshal (b. 1767) died on this day in history.

Sep 23 Henri MG earl the Merode, Belg revolutionary (Souvenirs), dies at 65) on this day in history.

Oct 08 Rose Scott, Social Reformer died in the year 1847.

Oct 14 In the year 1847 william Michael Rooke, composer, dies at 53

Oct 22 Sahle Selassie, Negus of Shewa died on this day in history.

Nov 04 Jacob L Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Germ pianist/composer, dies at 38 on this day in history.

Nov 29 Marcus Whitman, Washington state pioneer (b. 1802) died on this day in history.

Dec 11 On this day in history moritz Grave von Strachwitz, German poet, dies at 25

Dec 17 In the year 1847 death of archduchess Marie Louise of Austria, second wife of Napoleon (b. 1791)

Dec 29 On this day in history william Crotch, composer, dies at 72

Jan 04 Hendrik Goeman Borgesius, Dutch politician was born on this day in history.

Jan 20 In the year 1847 birth of w R Pettiford, Founder (Alabama Penny Savings Bank)

Feb 02 Jules Francois Blasini, Curacaos pianist/composer was born on this day in history.

Feb 07 In the year 1847 birth of ernst Franck, German composer/conductor

Feb 08 In the year 1847 birth of hugh Price Hughes, English social reformer (d. 1902)

Feb 10 A N Hornby, cricketer (pioneering England Test batsman) was born on this day in history.

Feb 11 In the year 1847 birth of thomas Alva Edison, Milan Ohio, lit up your life (held 1200 patents)

Feb 14 Anna Howard Shaw, US, suffragette was born on this day in history.