What happened on 17 December 1846?

Discover what happened on 17 December 1846 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

  • Thomas Grenville (British politician (1755-1846))
  • Franz Xaver Nachtmann (German painter (1799-1846))
  • Friedrich Wolfhagen (German writer (1777-1846))
  • Johan Steengracht van Oostcapelle (Dutch art collector (1782-1846))
  • Johann Georg von Ruehl
  • Johann Friedrich Moser (German architect and building official)
  • Thomas Grenville (British politician (1755-1846))
  • Franz Xaver Nachtmann (German painter (1799-1846))
  • Friedrich Wolfhagen (German writer (1777-1846))
  • Johan Steengracht van Oostcapelle (Dutch art collector (1782-1846))
  • Johann Georg von Ruehl
  • Johann Friedrich Moser (German architect and building official)