Births on March 18

Christian Goldbach

Born on March 18, 1690

Christian Goldbach, Prussian-German mathematician and academic (d. 1764)

Christian Goldbach (; German: [ˈɡɔltbax]; 18 March 1690 – 20 November 1764) was a German mathematician who also studied law. He is remembered today for Goldbach's conjecture.

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Events on 1690

3 Feb

Paper money
The colony of Massachusetts issues the first paper money in the Americas.
14 Jun

James II of England
King William III of England (William of Orange) lands in Ireland to confront the former King James II.
1 Jul

Battle of the Boyne
Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the Julian calendar).
24 Aug

East India Company
Job Charnock of the East India Company establishes a factory in Calcutta, an event formerly considered the founding of the city (in 2003 the Calcutta High Court ruled that the city's foundation date is unknown).

Births on March 18

Christian Goldbach

Born on March 18, 1690

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Events on 1690

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James II of England

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East India Company