What happened on 18 December 1840?

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)