What happened on 7 February 1848?

Discover what happened on 7 February 1848 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!

Births

  • Miss Georges Thévenelle
  • Adolf Weil (German pathologist and internist (1848–1916))
  • Adolf Weil (German pathologist and internist (1848–1916))

Deaths

  • Petter Johnsen Ertzgaard (Member of the Norwegian Constituent Assembly at Eidsvoll in 1814)
  • John Patterson (American politician born 1771)
  • Johannes Franciscus Barbiers (Dutch painter)
  • Sir Alexander Charles Maitland, 2nd Bt. ((1755-1848))
  • William Greer ((1772-1848))
  • Mathilde Schlegel (stage actor (1825—1848))
  • Col. Richard Ely Selden ((25 May 1759 – certain 7 Feb 1848))
  • Paulina Brodowska
  • Philip Syng Physick, Jr.