Famous Deaths
- James Francis Edward Stuart "The old Pretender", Jacobite claimant to the thrones of England and Scotland after the death of his father James II, dies at 77
Died in 1766 1766 Highlights
About January 1, 1766
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 258 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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