What happened on 2 April 1841?

Discover what happened on 2 April 1841 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

  • Jacob Struve (German mathematician (1755-1841))
  • Louis Rene Letronne (French painter and engraver)
  • Francesco Fuoco (Italian philologist, economist and Catholic priest (1774-1841))
  • Susan Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (second daughter of John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway; wife of George Spencer-Churchill, fifth Duke of Marlborough)
  • Jacob Griffith ((1757-1841))
  • Archibald Huntington ((1822-1841))
  • Christoph Heinrich Sonnleithner von Edelheim ((1773-1841))
  • Pastor Rosés i Sors
  • Élysée Louis Sigismond Bruslé de Valsuzenay (French official (19th century))
  • Gustav von Rauch (Prussian general (1774-1841))
  • Élysée Louis Sigismond Bruslé de Valsuzenay (French official (19th century))
  • Gustav von Rauch (Prussian general (1774-1841))