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1710

James Ferguson, Scottish astronomer and author (died 1776)

James Ferguson, Scottish astronomer and author (died 1776)

1711

David Hume, Scottish economist, historian, and philosopher (died 1776)

David Hume, Scottish economist, historian, and philosopher (died 1776)

1704

Benjamin Huntsman, English inventor and businessman (died 1776)

Benjamin Huntsman, English inventor and businessman (died 1776)

1755

Nathan Hale, American soldier (died 1776)

Nathan Hale, American soldier (died 1776)

1717

Jacques Saly, French sculptor and painter (died 1776)

Jacques Saly, French sculptor and painter (died 1776)

1755

Natalia Alexeievna of Russia (died 1776)

Natalia Alexeievna of Russia (died 1776)

1717

Louis François, Prince of Conti (died 1776)

Louis François, Prince of Conti (died 1776)

1736

Hsinbyushin, Burmese king (died 1776)

Hsinbyushin, Burmese king (died 1776)

1694

Yeongjo of Joseon (died 1776)

Yeongjo of Joseon (died 1776)

1738

Barbara Catharina Mjödh, Finnish poet (died 1776)

Barbara Catharina Mjödh, Finnish poet (died 1776)

1732

Jeanne Julie Éléonore de Lespinasse, French businesswoman and author (died 1776)

Jeanne Julie Éléonore de Lespinasse, French businesswoman and author (died 1776)

1725

Samuel Ward, American politician, 31st and 33rd Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (died

Samuel Ward, American politician, 31st and 33rd Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (died 1776)