Discover what happened on 17 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
- Friedrich August von Staegemann (Prussian politician (1763-1840))
- Luigi Catani (Italian painter (1762-1840))
- Henry Brandreth (English poet)