1779
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1779 is a common year starting on a Friday.
Era
Qing dynasty Qianlong 44 years
Eight years of Ani in Japan
The 40th year of Cainxing, Hu Le dynasty
2nd year of Tai Duc, Tay Son Dynasty
Year
The 28th year of King Shoboku of Ryukyu (琉球)
Qing Dynasty 44 Years of Emperor Qianlong
3rd year of King Jeongjo, Joseon Dynasty
The 40th year of King Hyeonjong of the Hu Le dynasty
2nd year of the Tay Son dynasty
event
Birth
February 21 – Friedrich Carl von Savigny, German jurist (d.
death
February 19 -- James Cook, British explorer (b.
