What Happened This Year 1848

All Events 41 Births 95 Deaths 38

People Who Died in 1848

Wilhelmine Reichard

German balloonist and aeronaut

Born

April 2nd, 1788 237 years ago

Died

1848 178 years ago — 60 years old

Born in 1788, a pioneering figure in ballooning, made significant contributions to the early days of flight. Participated in numerous ascents, demonstrating the potential of balloon travel. Achieved notoriety as one of the first female balloonists, enhancing public interest in aeronautics.

Xavier Hommaire de Hell

Geographer and engineer in France

Born

November 24th, 1812 213 years ago

Died

1848 178 years ago — 36 years old

Contributed significantly to the field of geography and engineering during the 19th century. Conducted important surveys and explorations, particularly in the regions of South America. His work focused on mapping and understanding the geographic and cultural landscapes of these areas, providing foundational knowledge for future geographic studies.