Deaths in the 1880s

Benjamin Nottingham Webster

1797–1882 (age 85)

Brompton Cemetery

A commanding actor-manager who sustained and uplifted Victorian theatre through artistry and leadership.

Charles Bethune

1802–1884 (age 82)

Brompton Cemetery

Charles Dillon

1819–1881 (age 62)

Brompton Cemetery

A devoted actor whose sincere performances and mentorship strengthened the Victorian stage.

Sir Charles James Freake, 1st Baronet

1814–1884 (age 70)

Brompton Cemetery

Duncan Alexander Cameron

1808–1888 (age 80)

Brompton Cemetery

General Sir Duncan Alexander Cameron, (20 May 1808 – 8 June 1888) was a British Army officer who fought in the Crimea...

George Godwin

1813–1888 (age 75)

Brompton Cemetery

George Godwin (28 January 1813 – 27 January 1888) was an influential British architect, journalist, and editor of The...

Geraldine Jewsbury

1812–1880 (age 68)

Brompton Cemetery

A compelling novelist and critic who gave articulate voice to women’s inner lives and moral struggles.

Henry James Byron

1835–1884 (age 49)

Brompton Cemetery

Henry Sambrooke Leigh

1837–1883 (age 46)

Brompton Cemetery

A witty writer whose lyrical and theatrical pieces brought humor and refinement to Victorian stages.

Jane Williams

1806–1885 (age 79)

Brompton Cemetery

Jane Williams was a 19th-century writer whose literary works contributed to Victorian intellectual life.

William Thoms

1803–1885 (age 82)

Brompton Cemetery

William Thoms was a dedicated photographer who used artistry and empathy to preserve memories of Victorian life.

John Benjamin Macneill

1793–1880 (age 87)

Brompton Cemetery

John Benjamin Macneill was a notable 19th-century engineer whose work contributed to industrial advancement.

Richard Ansdell

1815–1885 (age 70)

Brookwood Cemetery

Richard Ansdell was a celebrated painter renowned for vivid animal and rural scenes that resonated with the public.

Horatia Nelson

1801–1881 (age 80)

Brookwood Cemetery

Horatia Nelson lived through much of the 19th century as a member of a historically notable family.

Adolphus Williamson

1830–1889 (age 59)

Brookwood Cemetery

Adolphus Frederick "Dolly" Williamson (1830 – 9 December 1889) was the first head of the Detective Branch of the Metro...

Francis Trevelyan Buckland

1826–1880 (age 54)

Brompton Cemetery

Francis Trevelyon Buckland was a prominent 19th-century naturalist whose work advanced the study of natural history.

Thomas Moore

1821–1887 (age 66)

Brompton Cemetery

Thomas Moore (21 May 1821 – 1 January 1887) was a British gardener and botanist.

Thomas Chenery

1826–1884 (age 58)

Brompton Cemetery

Thomas Chenery was a notable 19th-century orientalist whose scholarly work advanced understanding of Eastern cultures.

Henry Torrens

1833–1889 (age 56)

Brompton Cemetery

Lieutenant-General Sir Henry D'Oyley Torrens (24 February 1833 – 1 December 1889) was a British Army officer and colo...

Sir William Williams, 1st Baronet, of Kars

1800–1883 (age 83)

Brompton Cemetery

Sir William Williams, 1st Baronet, of Kars was a decorated 19th-century military officer whose service earned him a baro...

Alexa Wilding

1845–1884 (age 39)

Brompton Cemetery

Alexa Wilding was a gentle artist whose presence and encouragement enriched the Pre-Raphaelite circles of her day.

George Borrow

1803–1881 (age 78)

Brompton Cemetery

George Borrow was a celebrated 19th-century writer whose distinctive literary works influenced Victorian literature.

Tom Taylor

1817–1880 (age 63)

Brompton Cemetery

Tom Taylor was a playwright and editor whose dramas and wit left a lasting impression on Victorian theatre.

William Cairns

1828–1888 (age 60)

Brompton Cemetery

Sir William Wellington Cairns, (3 March 1828 – 7 July 1888) was a British colonial administrator.

Charles Lamb Kenney

1821–1881 (age 60)

Brompton Cemetery

Charles Lamb Kenney was a journalist and writer remembered for lively prose and generous support of the arts.

John Wisden

1826–1884 (age 58)

Brompton Cemetery

John Wisden was a pioneering 19th-century cricketer whose innovations and contributions shaped the development of cricke...

J. P. Knight

1828–1886 (age 58)

Brompton Cemetery

J. P. Knight was an engineer acclaimed for designing durable public works that served communities with safety and care.

Richard Redgrave

1804–1888 (age 84)

Brompton Cemetery

Richard Redgrave (30 April 1804 in Pimlico, London – 14 December 1888 in Kensington, London) was an English landscape...

Acton Smee Ayrton

1816–1886 (age 70)

Brompton Cemetery

Acton Smee Ayrton was a public servant committed to open spaces and municipal reform for the benefit of all.

Adelaide Neilson

1846–1880 (age 34)

Brompton Cemetery

Adelaide Neilson was a distinguished Victorian actress celebrated for her dramatic talent and influential stage career.

Alexander Mackonochie

1825–1887 (age 62)

Brookwood Cemetery

Alexander Mackonochie was an Anglican priest celebrated for his dedication to liturgical richness and pastoral ministry.

Henry Berkeley Fitzhardinge Maxse

1832–1883 (age 51)

Brookwood Cemetery

Henry Berkeley Fitzhardinge Maxse was a Victorian politician who dedicated his career to parliamentary service and publi...

James Watney, Jr.

1832–1886 (age 54)

Brookwood Cemetery

James Watney, Jr. was a respected politician admired for his steady dedication to public life.

Thomas George Glover

1826–1881 (age 55)

Thames Ditton

Thomas George Glover was a 19th-century photographer who contributed to the development and practice of Victorian photog...

Ernest Brudenell-Bruce, 3rd Marquess of Ailesbury

1811–1886 (age 75)

Great Bedwyn

Ernest Brudenell-Bruce, 3rd Marquess of Ailesbury, was a politician who balanced noble duty with conscientious public se...

Augustus Hobart-Hampden, 6th Earl of Buckinghamshire

1793–1885 (age 92)

Sidmouth

Augustus Hobart-Hampden, 6th Earl of Buckinghamshire, was a long-lived aristocratic politician who served in Parliament ...

John Ella

1802–1888 (age 86)

Brompton Cemetery

John Ella was a celebrated violinist known for advancing London's musical culture.

John Wright Oakes

1820–1887 (age 67)

Brompton Cemetery

John Wright Oakes was a 19th-century painter who devoted his career to artistic creation during the Victorian era.

Jonathan Titcomb

1819–1887 (age 68)

Brompton Cemetery

Jonathan Titcomb was an Anglican priest cherished for his compassionate leadership.

Joseph Thomas Clover

1825–1882 (age 57)

Brompton Cemetery

Joseph Thomas Clover was a dedicated 19th-century physician who contributed to medical practice during the Victorian era...

Lord Edward Russell

1805–1887 (age 82)

Brompton Cemetery

Lord Edward Russell was a politician esteemed for his dignified dedication to public service.

William Lennox

1799–1881 (age 82)

Brompton Cemetery

William Lennox was an early 19th-century writer whose literary works contributed to Victorian letters and culture.

Oswald Sickert

1828–1885 (age 57)

Brompton Cemetery

Oswald Sickert was a painter celebrated for his sensitive and expressive work.

Owen Lanyon

1842–1887 (age 45)

Brompton Cemetery

Owen Lanyon was a 19th-century politician dedicated to parliamentary service and public affairs.

Richard Wadeson

1826–1885 (age 59)

Brompton Cemetery

Richard Wadeson was a military officer admired for his disciplined leadership.

Robert Collier, 1st Baron Monkswell

1817–1886 (age 69)

Brompton Cemetery

Robert Collier, 1st Baron Monkswell, was a respected Victorian judge and jurist who achieved prominence in the British l...

Rowley Hill

1836–1887 (age 51)

Brompton Cemetery

Rowley Hill was an Anglican priest cherished for his compassionate pastoral service.

Samuel Martin

1801–1883 (age 82)

Brompton Cemetery

Samuel Martin was a long-serving 19th-century judge whose career spanned much of the Victorian era.

Thomas Oldham Barlow

1824–1889 (age 65)

Brompton Cemetery

Thomas Oldham Barlow (4 August 1824 – 24 December 1889) was an English mezzotint engraver.

J. H. Stoddart

1832–1888 (age 56)

Strathblane

J. H. Stoddart was a Scottish journalist of the nineteenth century.