Famous Deaths In 1689

Jan 06 In the year 1689 death of seth Ward, English mathematician and astronomer (b. 1617)

Feb 21 In the year 1689 isaacus Vossius, Dutch [Isaac Vos], librarian, dies

Mar 18 John Dixwell, English judge (b. 1607) died on this day in history.

Apr 16 On this day in history death of aphra Behn, English dramatist (b. 1640)

Apr 18 George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem/infamous judge, dies on this day in history.

Apr 19 Christina, Queen of Sweden (1644-54), dies on this day in history.

Jul 08 In the year 1689 death of edward Wooster, English Connecticut pioneer (b. 1622)

Jul 27 In the year 1689 john Graham, of Claverhouse, 1st viscount Dundee/soldier, killed, dies

Aug 12 On this day in history innocent XI, [Benedetto Odescalchi], Pope (1676-89), dies at 78

Aug 21 On this day in history death of william Cleland, Scottish poet and soldier

Nov 13 On this day in history philipp von Zesen, German poet (Bescheibung of Amsterdam), dies at 70

Nov 26 In the year 1689 death of marquard Gude, German archaeologist (b. February 1, 1635)

Dec 29 In the year 1689 death of olfert Dapper, Amsterdam historian/geographer, buried

Jan 18 On this day in history birth of charles de Montesquieu, France, philosopher/writer (Letters Persanes)

Jan 29 Hubert K Poot, Dutch poet was born in the year 1689.

Apr 15 On this day in history birth of ferdinand Zellbell, composer

May 24 Daniel Finch, 8th Earl of Winchilsea, English politician (d. 1769) was born in the year 1689.

May 26 On this day in history birth of mary Wortley Montagu, English essayist, feminist, eccentric

Jun 26 Edward Holyoke, American academic (d. 1769) was born on this day in history.

Jul 09 In the year 1689 birth of alexis Piron, French writer (d. 1773)

Aug 19 Samuel Richardson, English novelist (Pamela) (baptized) was born in the year 1689.