1759 (AD 1759) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1759 (AD 1759) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1759 (AD 1759) (6)

Friedrich Schiller (Born: 1759-11-10) — Master German playwright, poet, and philosopher of the Sturm und Drang era.
George Frideric Handel (Died: 1759-04-14) — Master of the Baroque era, renowned for operas and oratorios.
Georges Danton (Born: 1759-10-26) — Leading orator and politician of the French Revolution, key figure in the Committee of Public Safety.
Robert Burns (Born: 1759-01-25) — Scotland's beloved national poet, celebrated for his lyrical genius and wit.
William Pitt the Younger (Born: 1759-05-28) — Influential British statesman, last PM of Great Britain and first PM of the UK.
William Wilberforce (Born: 1759-08-24) — British politician and leading figure in the abolition of the slave trade.