Famous People Born In 1748

Discover the most famous people born in 1748. The list includes people like Jeremy Bentham, Jacques-Louis David, Adam Weishaupt, Charles IV of Spain, Olympe de Gouges and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include government officials, emperors & kings, theologians and priests born in 1748. This list includes people from France, England, United States and many more countries.
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Jeremy Bentham
(British Philosopher, Social Activist and One of the Founders of 'Modern Utilitarianism')
Jeremy Bentham
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Listed In: Philosophers
Birthdate: 15th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Died: June 6, 1832
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Adam Weishaupt
(German Philosopher and Founder of Enlightenment-Era Secret Society 'Illuminati')
Adam Weishaupt
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Birthdate: 6th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Ingolstadt, Germany
Died: November 18, 1830
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Jacques-Louis David
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Listed In: Artists
Birthdate: 30th August
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: December 29, 1825
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Olympe de Gouges
(French Playwright, Political Activist, and Advocate for Women's Rights)
Olympe de Gouges
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Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: 7th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Montauban, France
Died: November 3, 1793
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William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire
(Politician)
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 14th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: London, England
Died: July 29, 1811
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Charles IV of Spain
(Former King of Spain (1788 - 1808))
Charles IV of Spain
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Listed In: Emperors & Kings
Birthdate: 11th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Portici, Italy
Died: January 20, 1819
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Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès
(French President of the Conservative Senate (1799 -1800) and Political Writer)
Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 3rd May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Fréjus, France
Died: June 20, 1836
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Charles XIII of Sweden
(King)
Charles XIII of Sweden
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Listed In: Emperors & Kings
Birthdate: 7th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Died: February 5, 1818
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William V, Prince of Orange
(Prince)
William V, Prince of Orange
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Listed In: Emperors & Kings
Birthdate: 8th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: The Hague, Netherlands
Died: April 9, 1806
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Thomas Day
(Writer, Children's writer)
Thomas Day
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Birthdate: 22nd June
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: London
Died: September 28, 1789
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Luther Martin
(Politician)
Luther Martin
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Birthdate: 20th February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Metuchen
Died: July 10, 1826
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Benedict Joseph Labre
(Saints, Beggar)
Benedict Joseph Labre
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Listed In: Saints
Birthdate: 25th March
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Amettes, France
Died: April 16, 1783
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Joseph Bramah
(Civil engineer, Engineer)
Joseph Bramah
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Birthdate: 13th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Barnsley
Died: December 9, 1814
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Adamantios Korais
(Scholar)
Adamantios Korais
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Listed In: Educators
Birthdate: 27th April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Smyrna, Greece
Died: April 6, 1833
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John Playfair
(Mathematician)
John Playfair
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Listed In: Mathematicians
Birthdate: 10th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Angus council, United Kingdom
Died: July 20, 1819
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Dominique, comte de Cassini
(Astronomer)
Dominique, comte de Cassini
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Listed In: Astronomers
Birthdate: 30th June
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: October 18, 1845
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John Stevens
(Lawyer)
John Stevens
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Birthdate: 26th June
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: March 6, 1838
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Claude Louis Berthollet
(French Chemist Known for His Scientific Contributions to Theory of 'Chemical Equilibria')
Claude Louis Berthollet
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Listed In: Chemists
Birthdate: 9th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Talloires, France
Died: November 6, 1822
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Antoine Laurent de Jussieu
(Botanist)
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu
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Listed In: Botanists
Birthdate: 12th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lyon, France
Died: September 17, 1836
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Hugh Henry Brackenridge
(Writer)
Hugh Henry Brackenridge
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Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Campbeltown, Scotland
Died: June 25, 1816
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Ludwig Christoph Heinrich Hölty
(Poet)
Ludwig Christoph Heinrich Hölty
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Listed In: Poets
Birthdate: 21st December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Mariensee, Germany
Died: September 1, 1776
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Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood
(Politician, Officer)
Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood
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Listed In: Soldiers
Birthdate: 26th September
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Newcastle upon Tyne
Died: March 7, 1810
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Christian Gottlob Neefe
(Composer)
Christian Gottlob Neefe
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Listed In: Composers
Birthdate: 5th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Chemnitz, Germany
Died: January 26, 1798
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James Henry Craig
(Military officer)
James Henry Craig
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 31st October
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Gibraltar
Died: January 12, 1812
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Christian Ditlev Frederik Reventlow
(Statesman)
Christian Ditlev Frederik Reventlow
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 11th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: October 11, 1827
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Francisco Luis Héctor de Carondelet, 5th Baron of Carondelet
(Administrator)
Francisco Luis Héctor de Carondelet, 5th Baron of Carondelet
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Birthdate: 29th July
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Noyelles-sur-Selle, France
Died: August 10, 1807
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William White
(Chaplain)
William White
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 4th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: July 17, 1836
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Asaf-ud-Daula
(Nawab wazir of Oudh)
Asaf-ud-Daula
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Listed In: Emperors & Kings
Birthdate: 23rd September
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Faizabad, India
Died: September 21, 1797
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Ludwig Hunersdorf
(German Equestrian)
Ludwig Hunersdorf
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Listed In: Equestrians
Birthdate: 11th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Mengsberg, Neustadt, Germany
Died: September 12, 1812
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Elias Hicks
(Quaker minister)
Elias Hicks
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Listed In: Theologians
Birthdate: 19th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hempstead, New York, United States
Died: February 27, 1830
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Rosalie Duthe
(Courtesan)
Rosalie Duthe
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Birthdate: 30th November
Birthplace: Versailles, France
Died: September 24, 1830
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Richard Cecil
(Priest)
Richard Cecil
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Listed In: Priests
Birthdate: 8th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: London, England
Died: August 15, 1810