1723 in literature
See also: 1722 in literature, other events of 1723, 1724 in literature, list of years in literature. Events Voltaire contracts smallpox. New BooksThe Conscious Lovers (play) - Richard SteeleKnight of the Kirk - William MestonWilliam and Margaret (poetry) - David MalletA Search into the Nature of Society - Bernard De Mandeville BirthsFebruary 24 - John Burgoyne, soldier and dramatistJuly 11 - Jean-François Marmontel, French novelist and dramatist (died 1799) November 8 - John Byron, English vice-admiral, grandfather of the poet Lord Byron (died 1786) November 30 - William Livingston, American politician and journalist (died 1790)
DeathsMarch 15 - Johann Christian Gunther, German poet (born 1695) December 26 - Friedrich Melchior, baron von GrimmBaron d'Holbach - philosopher, encyclopedistAdam Smith - Scottish economist
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