Deaths on July 20

Johann Christoph Pepusch

Died on July 20, 1752

Johann Christoph Pepusch, German-English composer and theorist (b. 1667)

Johann Christoph Pepusch (born Berlin, 1667, died London, 20 July 1752, also known as John Christopher Pepusch and Dr Pepusch, was a German-born composer who spent most of his working life in England. He was born son of a vicar, and was married to Margherita de l'Epine who also performed in some of his theatrical productions.

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29 Feb

Konbaung Dynasty
King Alaungpaya founds Konbaung Dynasty, the last dynasty of Burmese monarchy.
15 Jun

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Benjamin Franklin proves that lightning is electricity (traditional date, the exact date is unknown).
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Great Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar, nearly two centuries later than most of Western Europe.
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Deaths on July 20

Johann Christoph Pepusch

Died on July 20, 1752

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