Discover what happened on 12 May 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!
Deaths
- William Hore ((died 1847))
- Stephen Poyntz (British Royal Navy officer (1771-1847))
- John Fordyce Maples (British Royal Navy officer (1768-1847))
- William Hore ((died 1847))
- Stephen Poyntz (British Royal Navy officer (1771-1847))
- John Fordyce Maples (British Royal Navy officer (1768-1847))
- Anton Rochel (Austrian naturalist (1770-1847))
- Jérôme Napoléon Charles Bonaparte (Prince of France (1814-1847))
- Franz Nachtegall (early proponent and directly responsible for introducing physical education in schools of Denmark)
- Georges de Burosse (French politician)
- Paul Anton Freiherr von Handel ((1776-1847))
- Ernest de Saxe (Saxon Royal)