What Happened In January 1759 In History

Historical Events for January, 1759

• 11th » In Philadelphia e.g Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first American life insurance company is incorporated.
• 15th » The British Museum opens.

Famous Birthdays on January in 1759

• 25th » Robert Burns, Scottish poet (d. 1796)
• 31st » François Devienne, French flute player and composer (d. 1803)

Famous Deaths for January 1759

• 1st » Jacques-Joachim Trotti, marquis de La Chétardie, French diplomat (b. 1705)
• 12th » Anne, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange (b. 1709)

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