- Dec 7 Mykhailo Verbytsky, Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest and composer (Prostachka; The State Anthem of Ukraine), dies at 55
- Dec 16 Stanisław Duniecki, Polish composer, dies at 31
- Dec 17 Saverio Mercadante, Italian composer, dies at 75
- Dec 28 Alexei Fyodorovich Lvov, Russian composer, dies at 72
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