- Feb 1 Johann Adam Birkenstock, German composer and violinist, born in Alsfeld, Hessen (d. 1733)
- Mar 30 Johann Balthasar Freisslich, German organist, composer, and Kapellmeister (Marienkirche (Danzig), 1731-64), baptized in Immelborn, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany) (d. 1764)
- Aug 26 Willem de Fesch, Dutch violinist and composer (Joseph), born in Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands (d. 1761)
- Aug 30 Francesco Maria Vallara, Italian composer, born in Parma, Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (now Italy) (d. 1740)
- Sep 9 Jean-Baptiste-Maurice Quinault, French composer, born in Verdun, France (d. 1745)
- Dec 5 Francesco Geminiani, Italian violinist and composer, born in Lucca, Italy (d. 1762)