What happened 1757 AD

In 1757, Joseph de Guignes first proposed that the Huns were identical to the Xiongnu.

The English composer, Richard John Samuel Stevens, was born in London in 1757.

The English poet and artist William Blake was born in London, England.

Frederick II of Prussia defeated the Austrian army in the Battle of Prague.

The 1st Supreme Director of the United Provinces of the Ro de la Plata, Gervasio Antonio de Posadas, was born in Buenos Aires.

The English admiral John Byng was executed by firing squad at 52 for neglecting his duty in defence of Minorca.

Austrian-French composer and piano builder Ignaz Joseph Pleyel was born in Austria in 1757.

The man,Thomas Telford, who designed and constructed Menai Bridge was born in Eskdale, Scotland.

Dutch poet Jacobus Bellamy was born in Vlissingen, Netherlands.

The Austrian army defeated Prussia at the Battle at Kolin Bohemia.