Births on January 26

Alexander Carlyle

Born on January 26, 1722

Alexander Carlyle, Scottish minister and author (d. 1805)

Alexander Carlyle MA DD FRSE (26 January 1722—28 August 1805) was a Scottish church leader, and autobiographer. He served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1770/1.

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Events on 1722

8 Mar

Battle of Gulnabad
The Safavid Empire of Iran is defeated by an army from Afghanistan at the Battle of Gulnabad, pushing Iran into anarchy.
5 Apr

Easter Island
The Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen discovers Easter Island.