Famous Deaths
Emily Brontë (1818-1848)
English novelist (Wuthering Heights), dies of tuberculosis at 30
- Frans Adam van der Duyn van Maasdam, Dutch governor (South Holland), dies at 77
Died in 1848 1848 Highlights
About December 19, 1848
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius