Famous Deaths
- Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, Swiss traveller and orientalist, 1st European to discover Petra and Abu Simbel, dies at 32
Tadeusz Kościuszko (1746-1817)
Polish-Lithuanian military leader and statesman considered a national hero, dies at 71 after falling from a horse, developing a fever and suffering a stroke
Died in 1817 1817 Highlights
About October 15, 1817
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 206 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
