Deaths
- 25 February - Henry Flitcroft, architect (born 1697)
- 2 August - Daniel Finch, 8th Earl of Winchilsea, politician (born 1689)
- 29 August - Edmond Hoyle, game expert (born 1672)
- date unknown
- Matthew Brettingham, architect (born 1699)
- William Falconer, poet (born 1732)
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