Births on February 25

Peter Anthony Motteux

Born on February 25, 1663

Peter Anthony Motteux, French-English author, playwright, and translator (d. 1718)

Peter Anthony Motteux (born Pierre Antoine Motteux French: [mɔtø]; 25 February 1663 – 18 February 1718) was a French-born English author, playwright, and translator. Motteux was a significant figure in the evolution of English journalism in his era, as the publisher and editor of The Gentleman's Journal, "the first English magazine," from 1692 to 1694.

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Events on 1663

27 Jul

Navigation Acts
The English Parliament passes the second Navigation Act requiring that all goods bound for the American colonies have to be sent in English ships from English ports.