1779 (AD 1779) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1779 (AD 1779) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1779 (AD 1779) (3)

Adam Oehlenschläger (Born: 1779-11-14) — Pioneering Danish Romantic poet and playwright who shaped national literature.
Jöns Jacob Berzelius (Born: 1779-08-20) — Pioneering Swedish chemist, founder of modern stoichiometry and chemical notation.
James Cook (Died: 1779-02-14) — British explorer and naval officer who mapped the Pacific and circumnavigated New Zealand.