Discover what happened on 18 December 1840 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Karl Michael Eggena (German archivist and jurist)
- Vasily Marchenko
- Erik Gustaf Brydolf
- Johannes Steyn (Dutch painter and printmaker (1805-1840))
- Juan Miguel Páez de la Cadena y Seix (Spanish statesman and art collector)
- Peter von Gasser ((1760-1840))
- Johan Ulrich Gustav Schenck (German-Norwegian physician and surgeon)
- Ruth Webster Perit Leffingwell ((1755-1840))
- Jacobus Ducan
- Carolus Leemans (curate)