Who died on December 2

115 people with a Wikipedia article died on December 2, including Pope Silverius, Muhammad III of Alamut, Emperor Hanazono. 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.

55 documented historical events happened on December 2, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: U.S. president James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine, a proclamation of opposition to European colonialism in the New World. On the same day, in another year: Philippine–American War: A 60-man Filipino rearguard was defeated at the Battle of Tirad Pass, but delayed the American advance long enough to ensure President Emilio Aguinaldo's escape. 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.