1723
Adam Smith Born in Kirkcaldy
A customs official's posthumous son was born in a little Fife port across the Firth from Edinburgh.
Bach Appointed Cantor at Leipzig
Johann Sebastian Bach, middle-aged and stubborn, became director of music at the St. Thomas Church.
Death of the Regent Philippe of Orleans
The Regent of France, who had guided the kingdom through Louis XV's minority with intelligence, debauchery, and John Law, collapsed at Versailles in the arms…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1723?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1723. The most significant is Adam Smith Born in Kirkcaldy: A customs official's posthumous son was born in a little Fife port across the Firth from Edinburgh.
What era was 1723 part of?
1723 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1723?
The events from 1723 span Europe.