Died in 1784

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Died in 1784

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Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Anton Wilhelm Amo Philosopher 1703 1784 First European-educated African philosopher

Denis Diderot Philosopher 5-Oct-1713 31-Jul-1784 L'Encyclopédie

Baldassare Galuppi Composer 18-Oct-1706 3-Jan-1784 Il Filosofo di Campagna

Samuel Johnson Lexicographer 18-Sep-1709 13-Dec-1784 A Dictionary of the English Language

Ann Lee Religion 29-Feb-1736 8-Sep-1784 Mother Ann, Founder of the Shakers

Phillis Wheatley Poet c. 1743 5-Dec-1784 First prominent African-American poet

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