Births on July 18

Gilbert White

Born on July 18, 1720

Gilbert White, English ornithologist and ecologist (d. 1793)

Gilbert White FRS (18 July 1720 – 26 June 1793) was a "parson-naturalist", a pioneering English naturalist, ecologist, and ornithologist. He is best known for his Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne.

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Events on 1720

21 Jan

Treaty of Stockholm (Great Northern War)
Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm.
29 Feb

Frederick I of Sweden
Ulrika Eleonora, Queen of Sweden abdicates in favour of her husband, who becomes King Frederick I on 24 March.
20 Oct

Capture of the William
Caribbean pirate Calico Jack is captured by the Royal Navy.

Births on July 18

Gilbert White

Born on July 18, 1720

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Events on 1720

Treaty of Stockholm (Great Northern War)

Frederick I of Sweden

Capture of the William