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
Centuries:	17th century – 18th century – 19th century
Decades:	1730s 1740s 1750s – 1760s – 1770s 1780s 1790s
Years:	1761 1762 1763 – 1764 – 1765 1766 1767

Important People of 1764
- New Beginnings: People Born in 1764
  - Key Figures Born
- Endings: People Who Passed Away in 1764
  - Notable Deaths
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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.