What Happened This Year 1731

People Who Died in 1731

Margrave Albert Frederick of Brandenburg-Schwedt

German Lieutenant General
Born
January 24th, 1672 353 years ago
Died
1731 294 years ago — 59 years old

Born in 1672, served as a prominent military leader in Prussia. Held the rank of Lieutenant General and participated in various military campaigns during the War of the Spanish Succession. His strategic abilities contributed to the successes of the Prussian Army.

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Chhatrasal

Indian ruler and founder of Bundelkhand
Born
May 4th, 1649 376 years ago
Died
1731 294 years ago — 82 years old

Born in 1649, this figure established the Bundela kingdom in central India. As a keen military strategist, led several successful campaigns against Mughal forces. Significantly contributed to the resistance against Mughal rule in the 17th century, rallying local chieftains and commoners. His legacy includes a sense of independence and regional pride among the Bundela people.

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Ernest August

Duke known for Schleswig-Holstein rule
Born
October 30th, 1660 365 years ago
Died
1731 294 years ago — 71 years old

Born in 1660, a Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg, played a significant role in the politics of Northern Germany during the late 17th century. This noble figure was associated with various territorial disputes and governance issues during a time of significant territorial fragmentation. His reign was marked by efforts to strengthen his domain amidst the complexities of local and European politics, which involved interactions with neighboring powers. Through family connections, influenced alliances and succession issues playing a critical role during this period.

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Johann Melchior Roos

Painter known for landscape works
Born
December 27th, 1663 361 years ago
Died
1731 294 years ago — 68 years old

Born in Germany in 1663, a painter specialized in landscapes and nature scenes. Studied in the Netherlands, influenced by Dutch landscape artists. Worked primarily in oil on canvas, emphasizing natural beauty and atmospheric effects. Many works featured idyllic settings and often included animals within the scenery. Later moved to Italy, where the Italian light and colors influenced artistic style. Active during the Baroque period, contributed significantly to the landscape genre in painting. Died in 1733.

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