What Happened in 1753

Major Events


More People Born in 1753

Who Died in 1753

  • Jan 1 Louis-Maurice de La Pierre, French composer, dies at 55
  • Jan 11 Hans Sloane, Irish physician, naturalist and collector (providing the foundation of the British Museum), dies at 92
  • Mar 6 Gerhardus Havingha, Dutch organist and composer, dies at 56
  • Mar 12 George Berkeley, Irish philosopher and bishop of Cloyne (defended idealism, Berkeley, California named after him), dies on his 68th birthday [1]
  • May 26 Willem Maurits, Dutch count of Nassau and governor of Zeeuws-Flanders, dies at 73

More 1753 Deaths


World Leaders in 1753