1788 (AD 1788) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1788 (AD 1788) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1788 (AD 1788) (6)

Arthur Schopenhauer (Born: 1788-02-22) — Pioneering philosopher known for 'The World as Will and Representation' and philosophical pessimism.
Augustin-Jean Fresnel (Born: 1788-05-10) — Pioneering optical physicist known for the wave theory of light and the invention of the Fresnel lens.
Edward Sabine (Born: 1788-10-14) — Irish polymath: Astronomer, geophysicist, and pioneer of global magnetic observation.
Lord Byron (Born: 1788-01-22) — A towering figure of the Romantic movement, celebrated for his poetry and scandalous life.
Ranavalona I (Born: 1788) — Sovereign of Madagascar, known for isolationism and staunch defense of traditional power.
Robert Peel (Born: 1788-02-05) — British statesman, father of modern policing, and founder of the Conservative Party.