Discover what happened on 9 December 1847 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!
Births
- Leo von Mergel (German priest (1847-1932))
- August Ludwig Schwenzer (German sculptor and restorer (1847–1934))
- Sándor Lipthay (Hungarian railway engineer (1847–1905))
- George Grossmith (English comedian, writer, composer, actor, and singer in the late 19th to early 20th century)
- John Macallan Swan (English painter, sculptor, and etcher, 1847-1910)
- J. W. Eloheimo (Finnish priest (1847-1913))
- Jules Rostand (French private banker and businessperson (1847-1930))
- Willem Anne van Dorp (Dutch chemist (1847-1914))
- John Sanderson (9 Dec 1847 – 1 Apr 1920)
- Edmond De Muynck (teacher)
Deaths
- Derk Jan van der Wijck (politician)
- Ludwik Adam Dmuszewski (Polish actor)
- George Clifford (Dutch politician, urban magistrate (1769-1847), owner/creator of the album amicorum of George Clifford)
- Ciro Cuciniello (Italian architect)
- Lady Helena Moore ((1773-1847))
- Beauchamp Colclough ((1766-1847))
- Marianne Devereux ((died 1847))
- Emily Mary Adam Dyer ((1844-1847))
- Mary Anne Sophia Rye ((1812-1847))
- Charles de Knyff de Gontreuil (29 May 1784 Anvers – 9 Dec 1847 Bruxelles)
- Derk Jan van der Wijck (politician)
- Ludwik Adam Dmuszewski (Polish actor)
- George Clifford (Dutch politician, urban magistrate (1769-1847), owner/creator of the album amicorum of George Clifford)
- Ciro Cuciniello (Italian architect)
- Lady Helena Moore ((1773-1847))
- Beauchamp Colclough ((1766-1847))
- Marianne Devereux ((died 1847))
- Emily Mary Adam Dyer ((1844-1847))
- Mary Anne Sophia Rye ((1812-1847))
- Charles de Knyff de Gontreuil (29 May 1784 Anvers – 9 Dec 1847 Bruxelles)