Discover what happened on 2 December 1870 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
- Jules-Marie Ladreit de Lacharrière (French soldier and officer (1806-1870))
- Étienne-Émile Cornudet des Chaumettes (French politician (1795–1870))
- James Thompson (American chess master, born 1804 (1804–1870))
- William D. Washington (American artist (1833-1870))
- Tomas Christ
- Jules-Marie Ladreit de Lacharrière (French soldier and officer (1806-1870))
- Étienne-Émile Cornudet des Chaumettes (French politician (1795–1870))
- James Thompson (American chess master, born 1804 (1804–1870))
- William D. Washington (American artist (1833-1870))
- Tomas Christ
- Eugène Coppens (Belgian politician)
- Dennis Conlan (Medal of Honor recipient)
- Charles Honore Emmanuel d’Albert de Luynes (duke of Luynes and Chevreuse)
- Giovanni Andrea Darif (Italian miniaturist)
- Erich von Taube
- Axel von Taube
- Anna Marie Chetwode (Irish writer)
- Eugène Antonin Mandat de Grancey
- Léon Franchetti
- Ferdinand Le Caron de Troussures
- Jacques de Bouillé
- Hippolyte Guillet de la Brosse