Famous Deaths
- Carl Wilhelm Scheele, Swedish pharmacist and chemist (lemon acid), dies of mercury poisoning at 43
Died in 1786 1786 Highlights
About May 21, 1786
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 237 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
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