What Happened In January 1720 In History

Historical Events for January, 1720

• 21st » Sweden and Kingdom of Prussia named Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm (Great Northern War) e.g Treaty of Stockholm.

Famous Birthdays on January in 1720

• 4th » Johann Friedrich Agricola, German organist and composer (d. 1774)
• 13th » Richard Hurd (bishop) called Richard Hurd, English bishop (d. 1808)
• 27th » Samuel Foote, English playwright (d. 1777)
• 30th » Charles De Geer, Swedish entomologist (d. 1778)

Famous Deaths for January 1720

• 31st » Thomas Grey, 2nd Earl of Stamford, English politician (b. 1654)

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