1717 (AD 1717) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1717 (AD 1717) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1717 (AD 1717) (3)

David Garrick (Born: 1717-02-19) — Pioneering English actor, playwright, and theatre manager of the 18th century.
Jean Le Rond d'Alembert (Born: 1717-11-16) — Pioneering French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher known for the wave equation.
Maria Theresa (Born: 1717-05-13) — Habsburg Empress who ruled from 1740 to 1780, securing the monarchy for her dynasty.