- Apr 6 James Mill, Scottish philosopher and historian (History of British India), born in Angus, Scotland (d. 1836)
- Apr 9 Étienne Aignan, French writer, born in Beaugency, France (d. 1824
- Apr 22 Jean Victor de Constant Rebecque, Swiss-Dutch army leader, born in Genève, Republic of Geneva (d. 1850)
- Apr 24 Harman W. Muntinghe, Dutch lawyer and colonial director, born in Amsterdam (d. 1827)