1764 facts for kids
The year 1764 was a special year that started on a Sunday in the Gregorian calendar. It was a time when many important people were born and passed away, and big events shaped history.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1730s 1740s 1750s – 1760s – 1770s 1780s 1790s |
| Years: | 1761 1762 1763 – 1764 – 1765 1766 1767 |
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Important People of 1764
This year saw the birth of future leaders and brave explorers, as well as the passing of influential figures.
New Beginnings: People Born in 1764
Key Figures Born
- March 13 – Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey: He later became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This means he was the leader of the British government. He is famous for helping to pass important laws.
- September 25 – Fletcher Christian: He was a sailor known for leading the famous Mutiny on the Bounty. This was when the crew of a ship took control from their captain.
Endings: People Who Passed Away in 1764
Notable Deaths
- April 15 – Madame de Pompadour: She was a very influential friend and advisor to King Louis XV of France. She had a lot of power and helped shape art and politics in France.
- November 20 – Christian Goldbach: He was a brilliant Prussian mathematician. He is famous for a puzzle about numbers called "Goldbach's Conjecture," which is still a challenge for mathematicians today.
Images for kids
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October 22: The Battle of Buxar was a major fight in India.
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Princess Maria Carolina of Savoy
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Giuseppe Alessandro Furietti
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Tsar Ivan VI of Russia
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