Support for George Churchill's Election
Attends the St Albans election in support of his brother George Churchill's parliamentary candidacy.
Historical events in 1701
183 historical records
January 170111 historical events
Order of the Black Eagle
Frederick establishes the Order of the Black Eagle before his coronation.
Kingdom of Prussia
Frederick's coronation establishes the royal title King in Prussia.
Royal Proclamation
Frederick publicly assumes the new royal dignity.
King in Prussia
Crowns himself King in Prussia with imperial consent.
Royal Coronation
The Elector of Brandenburg crowns himself King in Prussia.
Royal Coronation
Frederick crowns himself King in Prussia at Konigsberg.
Coronation as Queen
Sophie Charlotte is crowned Queen in Prussia during the royal ceremony.
Birth of Charles Marie de La Condamine
Charles Marie de La Condamine is born in Paris.
Recognition of Prussian Kingship
Leopold's prior consent enables Frederick to assume the title King in Prussia.
Castle Rising Election
Walpole enters Parliament as member for Castle Rising.
February 17019 historical events
French Succession Letters
Louis issues letters preserving Philip V's theoretical place in the French succession.
Speaker of House of Commons
Harley is chosen Speaker when the new Parliament assembles.
Opening of Parliament
William III of Orange opens Parliament and urges members to address European security and the unresolved succession question.
Entry into Madrid
Philip enters Madrid to begin governing the Spanish monarchy.
French Alliance
Philip confirms a close military and political alliance with Louis XIV.
Barrier Fortress Occupation
Louis orders French troops into Dutch barrier fortresses in the Spanish Netherlands.
Succession Rights
Louis XIV preserves Philip V's theoretical French succession rights, alarming rival European powers.
Occupation of Barrier Fortresses
French troops enter Spanish Netherlands fortresses after the Bourbon succession settlement.
Occupation of Barrier Fortresses
Boufflers supervises French entry into fortresses previously garrisoned by Dutch troops.
March 17012 historical events
Alliance with Bavaria
Louis strengthens his position through an alliance with the Elector of Bavaria.
Bourbon Alliance
Maximilian Emanuel aligns Bavaria and the Spanish Netherlands with France.
April 17012 historical events
Alliance with Savoy
Louis concludes an alliance linking Savoy to the Bourbon war effort.
Bourbon Alliance
Victor Amadeus joins the Franco-Spanish alliance and promises military support.
May 17017 historical events
Royal Entry into Berlin
Frederick makes a ceremonial royal entry into Berlin.
Berlin Thanksgiving
Frederick attends thanksgiving ceremonies celebrating the new monarchy.
King's Bench and Fleet Prisons Conference
Manages a parliamentary conference on amendments to legislation regulating the King's Bench and Fleet prisons.
Commander-in-Chief English Forces Abroad
Appointed commander-in-chief of the English forces serving abroad.
Italian Campaign Authorised
Leopold authorises an Imperial campaign in northern Italy.
Italian Army Command
Eugene assumes command of the Imperial army assembled for the Italian campaign.
Impeachment Proceedings
Somers answers impeachment charges arising from the partition treaties.
June 170118 historical events
Impeachment Division Teller
Acts as a teller in a Lords division during the dispute over the impeachment of leading Whig peers.
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Orleans
Act of Settlement
William III of Orange gives royal assent to the Act of Settlement, which secures the future English succession in the Protestant House of Hanover.
Judicial Tenure Reform
William III of Orange assents to the Act of Settlement, including provisions that strengthen the security of judicial tenure.
Heir Presumptive
Anne remains first in the Protestant succession established by Parliament.
Succession Expectation
George Louis becomes the principal future beneficiary of his mother's designated succession.
Designated Successor
Sophia becomes the designated Protestant successor after Anne under the Act of Settlement.
SPG Royal Charter
William III of Orange grants a royal charter to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.
Somers Impeachment Vote
Votes against the acquittal of Lord Somers during the contentious impeachment proceedings.
Battle of Riva
Charles XII defeats a joint Russian, Polish & Saxon Army
Alliance with Portugal
Louis supports the Franco-Spanish alliance concluded with Portugal.
Alliance with Spain
Pedro II concludes an alliance with Philip V and Louis XIV.
Alliance with Portugal
Philip concludes an alliance with Pedro II of Portugal.
Alpine Advance
Eugene manoeuvres through Alpine routes to enter northern Italy.
SPG Royal Charter
Bray secures a royal charter for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel.
Acquittal
The Lords acquit Somers after the Commons fails to prosecute its charges.
Invasion of Poland
Charles XII invades Poland
Duna Campaign
Charles prepares to drive Saxon forces away from Riga and Livonia.
July 170119 historical events
Battle of Carpi
Eugene defeats Catinat's French forces at Carpi.
Battle of Carpi
Catinat is defeated by Eugene of Savoy at Carpi during the opening Italian campaign.
French Withdrawal from Carpi
Catinat withdraws after Eugene's surprise attack at Carpi.
Defence of the Duna
Steinau commands Saxon forces opposing the Swedish crossing.
Defeat at the Duna
Augustus fails to prevent Charles XII from crossing the Duna.
Russian Detachment at the Duna
Sheremetev's Russian detachment supports the Saxon position near the Duna.
Duna Battle Command
Rehnskiold commands Swedish troops during the successful river crossing.
Duna Campaign
Stenbock participates in the Swedish victory over the Saxon army.
Crossing of the Duna
Charles leads Swedish troops across the Duna under covering smoke.
Crossing of the Duna
Charles XII defeats Saxon forces and Russian detachments near the Duna and relieves Riga.
Crossing of the Duna
Defeats Saxon forces near Riga after forcing the Duna crossing.
Relief of Riga
Charles XII relieves Riga after defeating the Saxon army at the crossing of the Duna.
Relief of Riga
Relieves Riga and restores Swedish control in Livonia.
Victory at the Duna
Charles defeats the Saxon army and relieves pressure on Riga.
Crossing of the Adige
Eugene crosses the Adige and outflanks the French defensive position.
Duna Crossing Preparations
Dahlbergh supports engineering and logistical preparations for the river crossing.
Advance to Mitau
Charles enters the Courland capital after victory at the Duna.
Invasion of Poland
After the victory on the Duna, Charles XII turns south against Augustus II and his Polish-Saxon position.
Occupation of Courland
Charles occupies Courland after the Saxon withdrawal.
August 17016 historical events
Alliance Diplomacy
As plenipotentiary, signs the Grand Alliance treaty at The Hague.
Grand Alliance Treaty
Signs the Grand Alliance treaty binding England, the Dutch Republic and the Emperor against France.
Grand Alliance Negotiations
William III of Orange directs negotiations for a renewed European alliance as the Spanish succession crisis moves toward war.
Italian Army Command
Villeroy replaces Catinat as commander of the French army in Italy.
Loss of Italian Command
Catinat is replaced after failing to stop Eugene's advance.
Courland Campaign
Presses Saxon forces away from the Baltic provinces.
September 170123 historical events
Defence of Chiari
Eugene defeats Villeroy's assault from a prepared defensive position.
Battle of Chiari
Villeroy attacks Eugene of Savoy at Chiari and suffers a costly French defeat.
Battle of Chiari
Villeroy attacks Eugene's fortified position and suffers heavy losses.
Governor of the Realm
Portocarrero becomes Governor of the Realm during Philip V's early reign.
Battle of Rauge
Schlippenbach defeats a larger Russian force during fighting in Livonia.
Grand Alliance
Leopold I joins the alliance to defend Habsburg claims and resist Bourbon expansion.
Grand Alliance
William III of Orange joins England with the Dutch Republic and the Habsburg monarchy in the Grand Alliance formed at The Hague.
Grand Alliance
Supports the Grand Alliance against Bourbon control of Spain.
Treaty of The Hague
Heinsius joins England and the Emperor in concluding the Grand Alliance.
Dutch Barrier Objective
Heinsius secures alliance commitments intended to restore a protective Dutch barrier.
Grand Alliance
Heinsius supports the Dutch Republic entering the alliance against France and Bourbon Spain.
Grand Alliance
The United Provinces join the treaty to restore the Dutch barrier in the Spanish Netherlands.
Marriage by Proxy
Philip marries Maria Luisa Gabriella of Savoy by proxy.
Death of James II
James II dies in exile after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage.
Death of James II
Death of James II, cerebral haemorrhage
Succession
Succeeded as the Pretender to the English throne by James Edward, "the Old Pretender"
Jacobite Claim
James assumes his father's claim to the English and Scottish crowns.
Recognition by France
Louis XIV recognises James as James III of England and VIII of Scotland.
Recognition of James Stuart
Recognises James Francis Edward Stuart as claimant to Britain.
Recognition of James Stuart
Louis XIV recognises James Francis Edward Stuart as heir to the English and Scottish crowns.
Recognition of Old Pretender
Louis recognises James Francis Edward Stuart as the rightful British monarch.
Response to Stuart Recognition
William III of Orange condemns Louis XIV's recognition of James Francis Edward Stuart as the rightful English king.
Livonian Campaign
Sheremetev conducts raids and field operations against Swedish Livonia.
October 17013 historical events
Birth of Anders Celsius
Birth of Anders Celsius
Collegiate School Rector
Pierson becomes the first rector of Connecticut's new Collegiate School.
Collegiate School Foundation
Pierpont helps organise the ministers who establish Connecticut's Collegiate School.
November 17017 historical events
Death of Charles II
The last Spanish Habsburg dies without an heir. Death of Charles II, the throne is claimed by Philip V grandson of Louis XIV
Marriage to Philip V
Maria Luisa Gabriella marries Philip V in person at Figueres.
Battle of Dunamunde
Charles XII defeats a joint Russian & Saxon Army
Member of Parliament
Elected again as Member of Parliament for the University of Cambridge.
Birth of Anders Celsius
Anders Celsius is born into an academic family in Uppsala.
Cambridge Election
Newton is returned to Parliament for Cambridge University.
Parliament Summoned
William III of Orange summons a new Parliament as the European crisis and the French recognition of the Stuart claimant intensify.
December 17017 historical events
Battle of Erestfer
Sheremetev defeats Schlippenbach's Swedish force at Erestfer.
Defeat at Erestfer
Schlippenbach suffers defeat during the Russian winter offensive.
Parliamentary Response to Stuart Claim
William III of Orange urges Parliament to respond firmly after Louis XIV recognizes James Francis Edward Stuart as king of England and Scotland.
Polish-Saxon Defence
Augustus organises resistance to the approaching Swedish campaign in Poland.
Celebration of Erestfer Victory
Peter celebrates Erestfer as an important recovery after Narva.
Livonian Offensive
Peter authorises renewed operations against Swedish positions in Livonia.
Winter Quarters in Courland
Charles establishes winter quarters while preparing operations against Augustus II.
Grand Alliance
The alliance supports Austrian Habsburg claims against the Bourbon succession in Spain.
Spanish Throne Claim
Charles becomes the Habsburg candidate supported against Philip V.
Grand Alliance Negotiations
Wratislaw represents Leopold I in negotiations establishing the Grand Alliance.
Habsburg Claim
Leopold maintains his family's claim to the undivided Spanish inheritance.
Grand Alliance
Eugene leads Imperial forces in Italy as the Grand Alliance war begins.
Missionary Society Organisation
Bray organises the new missionary society created by royal charter.
War Finance Planning
Godolphin helps prepare financial arrangements for England's alliance commitments.
Trial
Impeached but later acquitted
Missionary Society Support
Compton supports Anglican missionary organisation for England's overseas colonies.
War Finance
Godolphin prepares English finances for the coming war against France and Spain.
Legislation
The Act of Settlement gives the succession to Sophia & the German House of Hanover
Reform of Royal Succession
The Act of Settlement gives the succession to Sophia & the German House of Hanover
Succession
The Act of Settlement gives the succession to Sophia & the German House of Hanover
Hampton Court Privy Garden
William III of Orange completes major work on the formal Privy Garden at Hampton Court, part of his extensive transformation of the palace and grounds.
Death of Edward Rich
Death of Edward Rich, 6th Earl of Warwick, 3rd Earl of Holland
Succession
The Act of Settlement excludes James II & his descendants from the throne
Succession
The Act of Settlement gives the succession to Sophia & the German House of Hanover
Seed Drill Development
Tull develops a horse-drawn seed drill for more regular planting.
Birth of Thomas Bayes
Thomas Bayes is born in London; his exact birth date remains uncertain.
War Preparations against France
William III of Orange coordinates military and diplomatic preparations with allies as a new European war against Bourbon expansion becomes increasingly likely.
Commander in Chief
Appointed commander-in-chief of English forces serving with the Dutch.
Allied Army Command
Takes a leading command role in the Allied forces in the Netherlands as the coalition prepares for war.
Dutch Negotiations
Negotiates military and diplomatic arrangements with Dutch leaders at The Hague.
Succession
Sent by Orleans to persuade Philip V to recognize the rights of the Orleans to Spain
Spanish Court Appointment
The Princess des Ursins becomes chief attendant to the young Spanish queen.
Posthumous Rules for the Direction of the Mind
The unfinished Rules for the Direction of the Mind is published long after Descartes's death.
Publication of Rules for the Direction of the Mind
Descartes's unfinished Rules for the Direction of the Mind appears in a posthumous collection.
Succession
Louis XIV recognises James France's Edward as James III of England and VIII of Scotland
Italian Command
Vendome is sent to Italy to restore French fortunes after early setbacks against Eugene.
Invasion of Netherlands, The
France invades the Spanish Netherlands & sparks off the hostlities of the war
Succession
Succeeds as King of The Netherlands
Spanish Succession Crisis
Faces coalition resistance to Bourbon Spain.
Grand Alliance
George Louis of Hanover supports the alliance opposing French and Bourbon ambitions.
Support for Grand Alliance
George Louis supports the coalition opposing a Bourbon union of France and Spain.
Grand Alliance
Frederick I supports the anti-French coalition while Prussia seeks status among European powers.
Coronation
Crowned King of Prussia
Succession
Succeeds as King of Prussia, its 1st King
Berlin Academy Leadership
Leibniz continues organising the recently founded Berlin Academy of Sciences.
Alliance Support
Johann Wilhelm supports the Imperial position in the Spanish succession dispute.
Alliance Frederick I and Leopold I
Supports Leopold I
Grand Alliance
Louis William of Baden-Baden commands Imperial forces on the Rhine for the alliance.
Upper Rhine Command
Louis William commands Imperial forces guarding the Upper Rhine.
True Born Englishman Published
Defoe published The True Born Englishman, a verse satire defending William III against xenophobic attacks.
Constitution of Great Britain
The Act of Settlement excludes Catholics from the throne
Legislation
The Act of Settlement excludes James II & descendants from the throne. Act of Settlement, settles succession if William III, Mary II or Anne have no heirs
Legislation
The Act of Settlement excludes Catholics from the throne, including James II. Act of Settlement, settles succession if William III, Mary II or Anne have no heirs
Reform of Royal Succession
The Act of Settlement excludes Catholics from the throne, including James II. Act of Settlement, settles succession if William III, Mary II or Anne have no heirs
Succession
The Act of Settlement excludes James II & his descendants from the throne
Legislation
The Act of Settlement excludes James II & his descendants from the throne
Legislation
The Act of Settlement passes the crown on the death of Anne to Sophia. Ensures a Protestant succession
Reform of Monarchy
The Act of Settlement passes the crown on the death of Anne to Sophia
Member of Parliament
Walpole is 1st elected to Parliament
Industrial Revolution
Jethro Tull invents an improved seed drill
Invention of Seed Drill
Jethro Tull invents an improved seed drill
Grand Alliance Negotiations
Heinsius coordinates Dutch negotiations with William III and Imperial representatives.
Prussian Support for Emperor
Frederick supports Leopold I and provides troops for the anti-French coalition.
Prussian Troop Commitment
Frederick commits Prussian troops to support the Emperor's European alliance.
Capital
Makes Berlin the main capital of the Hohenzollern monarchy.
Royal Court Patronage
Sophie Charlotte continues cultural patronage as Prussia's first queen.
Army Reorganisation
Peter accelerates military reconstruction after the defeat at Narva.
Death of James Francis Edward Stewart
Death of James II
Succession
If James had abjured his Catholicism he would have been James III in England
Succession
Mary II or Queen Anne as legitimate sovereigns. Louis XIV recognises James France's Edward as James III of England and VIII of Scotland
Succession
On his fathers death in 1701 James declared himself King as King James III of England and VIII of Scotland and was recognised as such by France Spain the Papal States and Modena these states refuse to recognise William III
Marriage
Marries Luisa of Savoy
Declaration of War
Leopold I invades Spains Dutch & Italian lands. Castille recognizes Philip of Anjou as the Spanish successor
Succession
The throne is claimed by Louis XIV for Philip V despite the Partition Treaty of 1698
Treaty of Partition
Philip V's accession under Charles II's will makes the partition treaties unworkable and helps trigger the wider succession crisis.
Baltic Strategy
Seeks to preserve Sweden's Baltic empire against multiple enemies.