1796 (AD 1796) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1796 (AD 1796) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1796 (AD 1796) (4)

Adolphe Quetelet (Born: 1796-02-22) — Pioneering Belgian statistician, founder of anthropometry, and social scientist.
Nicholas I of Russia (Born: 1796-06-25) — Emperor of Russia, known for centralization, expansion, and severe repression of dissent.
Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot (Born: 1796-06-01) — Pioneering physicist whose work established the foundation of thermodynamics.
Robert Burns (Died: 1796-07-21) — Scotland's beloved national poet, celebrated for his lyrical genius and wit.