What happened on 10 December 1842?

Discover what happened on 10 December 1842 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

  • Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill (British Army general (1772-1842))
  • Josiah Barber (American mayor)
  • Niels Bygom Krarup (Danish classical philologist and teacher)
  • Mihály Szentiváni
  • Carl von Beust
  • Joseph Franz Wolf
  • Antoine Bayet (French politician)
  • Friedrich August Wilhelm von dem Knesebeck (general major)
  • Paul de Bauffremont-Courtenay, Prince de Bauffremont-Courtenay ((1825-1842))
  • Stephen Christian ((1841-1842))
  • Caroline Treby Ourry ((died 1842))
  • Carin Silfverschiöld (unpublished Swedish writer)
  • Paul de Bauffremont-Courtenay, Prince de Bauffremont-Courtenay ((1825-1842))
  • Stephen Christian ((1841-1842))
  • Caroline Treby Ourry ((died 1842))
  • Carin Silfverschiöld (unpublished Swedish writer)