Famous People Born in 1688

15 notable people were born in 1688.

Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian

January 29 · 1688–1772

King in Prussia from 1713 to 1740

August 14 · 1688–1740

Jacobite pretender

June 10 · 1688–1766

Queen of Spain from 1701 to 1714

September 17 · 1688–1714

French playwright and novelist

February 4 · 1688–1763

German violinist and composer

April 15 · 1688–1758

French astronomer and cartographer

April 4 · 1688–1768

British politician

January 18 · 1688–1765

June 30 · 1688–1756

English surgeon

October 19 · 1688–1752

More birthdays

1688–1724Gyeongjong of JoseonKing of Joseon from 1720 to 1724November 20
1688–1766Giuseppe CastiglioneJesuit missionary and court painter during the Qing dynastyJuly 19
1688–1726Domenico ZipoliItalian composerOctober 17
1688–1757Louis Bertrand CastelMathematician, philosopherNovember 5
1688–1744Alexander PopeEnglish poet, essayist, and translatorMay 21