Born 1728.—Died 1779.—George II.—George III.
This great navigator, born at Marton, in Yorkshire, made many useful geographical discoveries. He sailed three times round the world, and was at last killed in one of the Sandwich Islands.
DAVID GARRICK,
Born 1716.—Died 1779.—George I.—George II.—George III.
Was born at Hereford. He is generally considered to have been altogether the most famous actor ever known on the English stage. He was also a good writer of light literature: he died in London.
SIR WILLIAM BLACKSTONE.
Born 1723.—Died 1780.—George I.—George II.—George III.
This eminent lawyer is best known by his Commentaries and Analysis of the Laws of England, in which the information is conveyed in very clear and beautiful English: he was born in London.
DR. SAMUEL JOHNSON,
Born 1709.—Died 1784.—Anne.—George I.—George II.—George III.