Famous People Born in 1712

17 notable people were born in 1712.

Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer

June 28 · 1712–1778

King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786

January 24 · 1712–1786

Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1763 to 1765

October 14 · 1712–1770

Italian painter

October 5 · 1712–1793

Military ruler of Japan from 1745 to 1760

January 28 · 1712–1761

French priest and educator of the deaf

November 24 · 1712–1789

Italian polymath

December 11 · 1712–1764

Scottish nobleman and economist

October 21 · 1712–1780

English composer and organist

January 17 · 1712–1786

French veterinary surgeon

March 27 · 1712–1779

English physician and plant collector

March 8 · 1712–1780

German-Danish statesman

May 13 · 1712–1772

More birthdays

1712–1782Ali II ibn HusseinBey of TunisNovember 24
1712–1770Giovanni Pietro Francesco Agius de SoldanisMaltese lawyer, historian, and linguistOctober 30
1712–1801William Shippen Sr.American physician and civic and educational leaderOctober 1
1712–1757Edward MooreEnglish dramatist and writerMarch 22
1712–1790Luc Urbain du Bouëxic, comte de GuichenFrench Navy officerJune 21