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Famous People Born in December 1745

John Jay (1745-1829)

Dec 12 US statesman and 1st US Chief Justice, born in New York City

  • Dec 24 Benjamin Rush, American physician and politician (signed the Declaration of Independence), born in Byberry, Philadelphia (d. 1813)
  • Dec 25 Joseph Bologne, French violinist, conductor, composer, and champion fencer, born in Baillif, Guadeloupe, French West Indies (d. 1799)