What Happened This Year 1884

All Events 17 Births 215 Deaths 48

People Who Died in 1884

Thomas Chapman

English-Australian politician, Premier

Born

October 31st, 1815 210 years ago

Died

1884 142 years ago — 69 years old

An English-Australian politician served as the 5th Premier of Tasmania from 1876 to 1878. During the political career, key initiatives included land and education reforms. Chapman played a significant role in the establishment of the Tasmanian public service and was instrumental in advancing infrastructure projects throughout the state. His contributions to Tasmanian politics helped shape the governance structure and public policy of the era.

Johann Friedrich Julius Schmidt

German astronomer and geophysicist

Born

October 25th, 1825 200 years ago

Died

1884 142 years ago — 59 years old

Contributed significantly to the fields of astronomy and geophysics, particularly in lunar studies. Developed methods for determining the geographical coordinates and elevation of lunar features. Engaged in the systematic observation of celestial phenomena while also working on practical applications of geophysical principles.

Karl Richard Lepsius

German Egyptologist and archaeologist

Born

December 23rd, 1810 215 years ago

Died

1884 142 years ago — 74 years old

Contributed significantly to the field of Egyptology through extensive research and fieldwork. Led an expedition to Egypt and Sudan from 1842 to 1845, documenting numerous ancient sites and artifacts. Published detailed accounts of discoveries and findings, including the construction of the first comprehensive hieroglyphic alphabet. Established the preservation of ancient Egyptian sites and promoted the study of ancient history.