- Dec 1 Peter Lange-Müller, Danish composer and pianist, born in Frederiksberg, Denmark (d. 1926)
- Dec 9 Emma Abbott, American soprano, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1891)
- Dec 13 Iver Holter, Norwegian conductor (Oslo Philharmonic, 1886-1911), and composer (St. Hans Kveld), born in Gausdal, Norway (d. 1941)