Famous Deaths
- Jean de La Bruyère, French writer (The Characters, or the Manners of the Age, with The Characters of Theophrastus), dies at 50
1696 Highlights
About May 10, 1696
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 327 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
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