Births on September 29

François Boucher

Born on September 29, 1703

François Boucher, French painter and set designer (d. 1770)

François Boucher (UK: BOO-shay, US: boo-SHAY; French: [fʁɑ̃swa buʃe]; 29 September 1703 – 30 May 1770) was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style. Boucher is known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings on classical themes, decorative allegories, and pastoral scenes. He was perhaps the most celebrated painter and decorative artist of the 18th century.

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Events on 1703

4 Feb

Forty-seven Ronin
In Edo (now Tokyo), 46 of the Forty-seven Ronin commit seppuku (ritual suicide) as recompense for avenging their master's death.
27 May

Peter the Great
Tsar Peter the Great founds the city of Saint Petersburg.
27 Nov

Great Storm of 1703
The first Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed in the Great Storm of 1703.

Births on September 29

François Boucher

Born on September 29, 1703

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Forty-seven Ronin

Peter the Great

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