Famous Birthdays In 1724

Jan 24 Frances Brooke, English writer (d. 1789) was born in the year 1724.

Jan 30 On this day in history birth of ignaz Franz Xaver Kurzinger, composer

Feb 28 On this day in history birth of george Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, British field marshal (d. 1807)

Feb 29 Eva Marie Veigel, ballet dancer and wife of actor David Garrick (d.1822) was born in the year 1724.

Apr 12 Lyman Hall, US physician (signed Declaration of Independence) was born in the year 1724.

Apr 22 Immanuel Kant, Konigsberg Germ, philosopher (Critique of Pure Reason) was born in the year 1724.

Apr 27 On this day in history birth of col. Thomas Gardner, a heroic political figure and soldier (d. 1775)

Apr 27 In the year 1724 birth of ferdinand Philipp Joseph Lobkowitz, composer

May 07 Dagobert Sigmund von Wurmser, Austrian general (d. 1797) was born in the year 1724.

May 10 Johan A Zoutman, Dutch lt-admiral (battle of Doggersbank) was born in the year 1724.

May 19 Augustus Hervey, 3rd Earl of Bristol, British admiral and politician (d. 1779) was born on this day in history.

May 22 Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne, French explorer (d. 1772) was born on this day in history.

Jun 08 On this day in history birth of john Smeaton, Leeds, civil engineer

Jul 02 In the year 1724 birth of friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, German poet

Jul 31 Noël François de Wailly, French lexicographer (d. 1801) was born in the year 1724.

Aug 23 Abraham Yates, American Continental Congressman (d. 1796) was born on this day in history.

Aug 25 In the year 1724 birth of george Stubbs, England, animal painter (House Frightened by Lion)

Aug 27 John Joachim Zubly, Swiss-born Continental Congressman (d. 1781) was born on this day in history.

Sep 01 John Nieuwenhuijzen, theologist/co-founder (Society of It General) was born in the year 1724.

Sep 03 Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester, British soldier and Governor of Quebec (d. 1808) was born on this day in history.

Oct 01 In the year 1724 birth of giovanni Battista Cirri, composer

Oct 31 On this day in history birth of christopher Anstey, English writer (d. 1805)

Nov 11 Willem A Alting, governor-general of Neth-Indies (1780-97) was born in the year 1724.

Nov 21 John Ekels, the Old, Amsterdam painter/cartoonist was born on this day in history.

Nov 24 Maria Amalia of Saxony, queen of Spain (d. 1760) was born on this day in history.

Dec 01 On this day in history birth of charles Theodoor, elector (Palts & Bayern)

Dec 01 In the year 1724 birth of dismas Hatas, composer

Dec 05 Joseph Friebert, composer was born on this day in history.

Dec 12 On this day in history birth of samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral (d. 1816)

Dec 13 Aepinus, [Franz UT Hoch], German physician/physicist was born in the year 1724.

Dec 24 Johann Conrad Ammann, Swiss physician and naturalist (d. 1811) was born on this day in history.

Dec 31 In the year 1724 birth of franz Joseph Oehlschlagel, composer

Feb 12 Elkanah Settle, English writer (b. 1648) died on this day in history.

Feb 13 In the year 1724 francisco Jose Coutinho, composer, dies at 43

Mar 07 On this day in history innocent XIII, [Michelangiolo dei Conti], Pope (1721-24), dies at 68

Mar 08 Enrico Giovanni Zuccalli, Swiss architect, dies at about 81 on this day in history.

May 03 On this day in history death of john Leverett the Younger, American President of Harvard (b. 1662)

May 18 Johann K Amman, Swiss/Dutch doctor for deaf-mutes, dies at 54 in the year 1724.

Jun 15 Henry Sacheverell, English churchman and politician (b. 1674) died in the year 1724.

Jun 24 Johann Theile, German composer (Adam und Eva), dies at 77 in the year 1724.