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Robert Harley Biography and Timeline

Follow Robert Harley through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Robert Harley, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1711–1713Years on this page

1711

South Sea Company

Earl · Lord High Treasurer · London · Economy / Public Finance

Harley supports creation of the South Sea Company to consolidate government debt.

Role range: 1711-1714

1713

11 April 1713

Treaty Policy

Earl · Lord Treasurer · London · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Backs the Tory ministry's decision to settle peace at Utrecht.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1714

11 April 1713

Treaty of Utrecht

Earl · Lord Treasurer · London · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Backs the Tory ministry's decision to settle peace at Utrecht.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1711-1714

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