Births on August 6

Johann Bernoulli

Born on August 6, 1667

Johann Bernoulli, Swiss mathematician (d. 1748)

Johann Bernoulli (also known as Jean or John; 6 August [O.S. 27 July] 1667 – 1 January 1748) was a Swiss mathematician and was one of the many prominent mathematicians in the Bernoulli family. He is known for his contributions to infinitesimal calculus and educating Leonhard Euler in the pupil's youth.

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Events on 1667

27 Apr

Paradise Lost
John Milton, blind and impoverished, sells the copyright of Paradise Lost for £10.
24 May

War of Devolution
The French Royal Army crosses the border into the Spanish Netherlands, starting the War of Devolution opposing France to the Spanish Empire and the Triple Alliance.
9 Jun

Raid on the Medway
Second Anglo-Dutch War: The Raid on the Medway by the Dutch fleet begins. It lasts for five days and results in the worst ever defeat of the Royal Navy.
15 Jun

Jean-Baptiste Denys
The first human blood transfusion is administered by Dr. Jean-Baptiste Denys.

Births on August 6

Johann Bernoulli

Born on August 6, 1667

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War of Devolution

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Jean-Baptiste Denys