What Happened This Year 1715

People Who Died in 1715

Daniel Eberlin

German composer and music theorist
Born
December 4th, 1647 377 years ago
Died
1715 310 years ago — 68 years old

Born in Germany in 1647, Eberlin became a prominent figure in Baroque music. His works contributed to the development of music theory, and he was influential in shaping musical practices of his time. Eberlin wrote various compositions, including sacred and secular music, and is recognized for his treatise that discussed the principles of composition. He played a significant role in the music community through his writings and teachings.

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William Dampier

English explorer and naturalist
Born
September 5th, 1651 373 years ago
Died
1715 310 years ago — 64 years old

An explorer and naturalist, significant for voyages across the Pacific and Australian coasts. First to circumnavigate the globe three times, contributing to navigation and natural history documentation. Worked as a privateer, capturing Spanish ships during the late 17th century. His writings include detailed observations on geology, botany, and anthropology, and established himself as a pioneer of the field of ethnography.

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Bernard Lamy

French mathematician and theologian
Born
June 15th, 1640 385 years ago
Died
1715 310 years ago — 75 years old

Contributed significantly to mathematics and theology during the 17th century. Worked on the foundations of analytic geometry and established principles of mathematical logic. Engaged in debates about the nature of numbers and the validity of mathematical proofs. Authored several works that influenced subsequent thinkers, intertwining theological concepts with mathematical ideas.

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Mary Somerset

Botanist and Duchess of Beaufort
Born
December 16th, 1630 394 years ago
Died
1715 310 years ago — 85 years old

Duchess of Beaufort contributed significantly to botany in the 17th century. Active during a time of botanical exploration and study, facilitated the introduction of various plant species to England and supported the development of botanical gardens. Engaged in cultivating and studying rare plants, which contributed to the scientific understanding of horticulture during that era. Worked closely with notable botanists of the time and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Society of Botanists.

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