Famous Deaths
- Andries Hendrik Potgieter, South African Transvaal explorer and leader (led Voortrekkers group to settle Transvaal), dies at 59
- Henri-Jean Rigel, French composer, music director, and "pianiste de la musique particulière de l’Empereur et Roi" to Napoleon, dies at 80
Died in 1852 1852 Highlights
About December 16, 1852
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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