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What Happened on December 17, 1847

Famous Birthdays

  • Émile Faguet, French writer and critic (d. 1916)

Famous Deaths

  • Marie-Louise of Austria, Duchess of Parma and second wife of Napoleon, dies at 56
Died in 1847 1847 Highlights

About December 17, 1847

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 176 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius