What Happened in May 1731

Historical Events

  • May 28 All Hebrew books in Papal State are confiscated

Famous Birthdays

  • May 11 Johann Gottfried Seyfert, German composer and violinist, born in Augsburg, Electorate of Bavaria (now Germany) (d. 1772)
  • May 26 Orazio Mei, Italian organist, and composer, born in Pisa, The Papal States (now Italy) (d. 1788)

Famous Deaths

  • May 1 Johann Ludwig Bach, German violinist and composer, dies at 54