Famous Deaths
- Johann Reinhold Forster, German botanist (naturalist on James Cook's second Pacific voyage), dies at 69
Died in 1798 1798 Highlights
About December 9, 1798
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 225 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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