Who died on December 23

108 people with a Wikipedia article died on December 23, including Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei, Huneric, Gabriel of Beth Qustan. 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.

48 documented historical events happened on December 23, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Yohl Ikʼnal (signature pictured) acceded to the throne of the Maya city-state of Palenque. On the same day, in another year: American Revolutionary War: American troops, overwhelmed by British reinforcements, retreated from the Battle of Iron Works Hill. 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.