Births on February 11

Egidio Duni

Born on February 11, 1708

Egidio Duni, Italian composer (d. 1775)

Egidio Romualdo Duni (or Egide Romuald Duny; 11 February 1708 – 11 June 1775) was an Italian composer who studied in Naples and worked in Italy, France and London, writing both Italian and French operas.

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Events on 1708

11 Mar

Scottish Militia Bill
Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation.
11 Sep

Battle of Poltava
Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the Great Northern War. The army is defeated nine months later in the Battle of Poltava, and the Swedish Empire ceases to be a major power.
9 Oct

Battle of Lesnaya
Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya.

Births on February 11

Egidio Duni

Born on February 11, 1708

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Events on 1708

Scottish Militia Bill

Battle of Poltava

Battle of Lesnaya