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Today in History: Born on January 24

1712

Frederick II (the Great), King of Prussia, noted for his social reforms and leading Prussia in military victories.

1732

Pierre de Beaumarchais, French dramatist (The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro).

1862

Edith Wharton, U.S. novelist who wrote Ethan Frome and The Age of Innocence.

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