{--page_num--}Famous Personalities Born In 1724

Jan 24 In the year 1724 birth of frances Brooke, English writer (d. 1789)  

Jan 30 Ignaz Franz Xaver Kurzinger, composer was born on this day in history.  

Feb 28 In the year 1724 birth of george Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, British field marshal (d. 1807)  

Feb 29 In the year 1724 birth of eva Marie Veigel, ballet dancer and wife of actor David Garrick (d.1822)  

Apr 12 In the year 1724 birth of lyman Hall, US physician (signed Declaration of Independence)  

Apr 22 Immanuel Kant, Konigsberg Germ, philosopher (Critique of Pure Reason) was born on this day in history.  

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

Apr 27 Ferdinand Philipp Joseph Lobkowitz, composer was born in the year 1724.  

May 07 In the year 1724 birth of dagobert Sigmund von Wurmser, Austrian general (d. 1797)  

May 10 Johan A Zoutman, Dutch lt-admiral (battle of Doggersbank) was born on this day in history.  

May 19 Augustus Hervey, 3rd Earl of Bristol, British admiral and politician (d. 1779) was born in the year 1724.  

May 22 Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne, French explorer (d. 1772) was born in the year 1724.  

Jun 08 In the year 1724 birth of john Smeaton, Leeds, civil engineer  

Jul 02 On this day in history birth of friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, German poet  

Jul 31 Noël François de Wailly, French lexicographer (d. 1801) was born on this day in history.  

Aug 23 In the year 1724 birth of abraham Yates, American Continental Congressman (d. 1796)  

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 in the year 1724.  

Sep 01 On this day in history birth of john Nieuwenhuijzen, theologist/co-founder (Society of It General)  

Sep 03 On this day in history birth of guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester, British soldier and Governor of Quebec (d. 1808)  

Oct 01 Giovanni Battista Cirri, composer was born in the year 1724.  

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

Nov 11 On this day in history birth of willem A Alting, governor-general of Neth-Indies (1780-97)  

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 Charles Theodoor, elector (Palts & Bayern) was born in the year 1724.  

Dec 01 Dismas Hatas, composer was born in the year 1724.  

Dec 05 Joseph Friebert, composer was born in the year 1724.  

Dec 12 Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral (d. 1816) was born on this day in history.  

Dec 13 On this day in history birth of aepinus, [Franz UT Hoch], German physician/physicist  

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

Dec 31 Franz Joseph Oehlschlagel, composer was born on this day in history.  

Feb 12 On this day in history death of elkanah Settle, English writer (b. 1648)  

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

Mar 07 Innocent XIII, [Michelangiolo dei Conti], Pope (1721-24), dies at 68 in the year 1724.  

Mar 08 On this day in history enrico Giovanni Zuccalli, Swiss architect, dies at about 81  

May 03 John Leverett the Younger, American President of Harvard (b. 1662) died on this day in history.  

May 18 On this day in history johann K Amman, Swiss/Dutch doctor for deaf-mutes, dies at 54  

Jun 15 On this day in history death of henry Sacheverell, English churchman and politician (b. 1674)  

Jun 24 In the year 1724 johann Theile, German composer (Adam und Eva), dies at 77