Who died on December 16

115 people with a Wikipedia article died on December 16, including Chen Shubao, Wu Zetian, Pepin of Herstal. The list is in chronological order by year of death and spans all of documented history, from antiquity to the present day. For each person you find their occupation, the year and a link to the Wikipedia biography, where the full story and its sources can be read.

45 documented historical events happened on December 16, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Led by Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the Korean navy were victorious at Battle of Noryang, ending the Japanese invasions of Korea. On the same day, in another year: Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.