Famous Deaths
- Israel Ashkenazi of Shklov, founded Ashkenazic community (1815), dies
- Joseph Fesch, French cardinal (Archbishop of Lyon, 1802-39), diplomat, art collector (Musée Fesch), and uncle of Napoleon, dies at 76
Died in 1839 1839 Highlights
About May 13, 1839
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
