Death and burial On 20 May 1846, he felt himself failing in health. A few days later, he was taken ill with facial erysipelas. At first, the attack was not thought to be very serious, but on 31 May, his strength suddenly failed, and it was seen that the end was near.
dEath aNd BUrIAL on 20 maY 1846, he Felt hiMselF Failing iN HeaLTH. a feW Days lAter, He was taKen ill with fAcIal erysipeLas. at FIrst, tHe attack wAS not ThoUGHt to Be very seRioUS, BUt on 31 may, hIs stReNGtH sUdDenLy FailEd, aNd it was Seen thAt The eND Was NeAr.