1781 (AD 1781) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1781 (AD 1781) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1781 (AD 1781) (4)

  • George Stephenson (Born: 1781-06-09) — Pioneering mechanical and civil engineer, celebrated as the 'Father of Railways'.
  • Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (Died: 1781-02-15) — Key figure of the German Enlightenment, influential dramatist and critic.
  • Siméon Denis Poisson (Born: 1781-06-21) — Pioneering French mathematician and physicist known for differential equations.
  • Túpac Amaru II (Died: 1781-05-18) — Indigenous cacique who led a major Andean rebellion against Spanish rule in Peru.