1742 (AD 1742) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1742 (AD 1742) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1742 (AD 1742) (2)

  • Edmond Halley (Died: 1742-01-25) — Pioneering astronomer, mathematician, and physicist known for comet prediction.
  • Yemelyan Pugachev (Born: 1742) — Cossack rebel leader whose uprising challenged Catherine the Great's rule in the Russian Empire.