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- Christian Hendrik Persoon, South African mycologist (d. 1836)
Famous Deaths
- Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix, French Jesuit prince and historian, dies at 78
Died in 1761 1761 Highlights
About February 1, 1761
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 263 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius