1717 in History

1717

Maria Theresa, Archduchess, Queen, and Empress; Austrian wife of Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1780)

Maria Theresa, Archduchess, Queen, and Empress; Austrian wife of Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1780)

1717

John Collins, American lawyer and politician, 3rd Governor of Rhode Island (died 1795)

John Collins, American lawyer and politician, 3rd Governor of Rhode Island (died 1795)

1717

Johann Stamitz, Czech violinist and composer (died 1757)

Johann Stamitz, Czech violinist and composer (died 1757)

1717

Jacques Saly, French sculptor and painter (died 1776)

Jacques Saly, French sculptor and painter (died 1776)

1717

Louis-Guillaume Le Monnier, French botanist and physicist (died 1799)

Louis-Guillaume Le Monnier, French botanist and physicist (died 1799)

1717

Peter III, Portuguese king (died 1786)

Peter III, Portuguese king (died 1786)

1717

Louis François, Prince of Conti (died 1776)

Louis François, Prince of Conti (died 1776)

1717

Blind Jack, English engineer (died 1810)

Blind Jack, English engineer (died 1810)