Births on January 4

Johann Friedrich Agricola

Born on January 4, 1720

Johann Friedrich Agricola, German organist and composer (d. 1774)

Johann Friedrich Agricola (4 January 1720 – 2 December 1774) was a German composer, organist, singer, pedagogue, and writer on music. He sometimes wrote under the pseudonym Flavio Anicio Olibrio.

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Events on 1720

21 Jan

Treaty of Stockholm (Great Northern War)
Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm.
29 Feb

Frederick I of Sweden
Ulrika Eleonora, Queen of Sweden abdicates in favour of her husband, who becomes King Frederick I on 24 March.
20 Oct

Capture of the William
Caribbean pirate Calico Jack is captured by the Royal Navy.

Births on January 4

Johann Friedrich Agricola

Born on January 4, 1720

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Events on 1720

Treaty of Stockholm (Great Northern War)

Frederick I of Sweden

Capture of the William