1778 (AD 1778) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1778 (AD 1778) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1778 (AD 1778) (5)

Carl Linnaeus (Died: 1778-01-10) — Father of modern taxonomy, Linnaeus formalized binomial nomenclature, revolutionizing biology.
Humphry Davy (Born: 1778-12-17) — Pioneering chemist who established electrochemistry and isolated key elements.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Died: 1778-07-02) — Genevan philosopher whose works shaped Enlightenment thought and modern political theory.
José de San Martín (Born: 1778-02-25) — Argentine General and 'Liberator' of Independence for Argentina, Chile, and Peru
Voltaire (Died: 1778-05-30) — Enlightenment philosopher, satirist, and fierce advocate for civil liberties.