Historical Events Dec 16 Prussian Libya falls to Silezie Famous Birthdays Dec 13 Franz Xaver Schnitzer, German composer, born in Bad Wurzach, Germany (d. 1785) Dec 30 Princess Elizabeth Caroline of Wales (d. 1759) Famous Deaths Dec 20 Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon, English military officer and statesman (b. 1675) Dec 26 Mauritius Louis II earl of Nassau, lt-gen (12 children), dies 1739 History by Year 1741