First Issue of Vedomosti
Peter authorises publication of the first issue of the Vedomosti newspaper.
Historical events in 1703
142 historical records
January 17031 historical events
February 17034 historical events
Constitution of England
Dissolves the Scotish Estates & calls for elections
Election
Dissolves the Scotish Estates & calls for elections
Death of Godard van Reede
Godard van Reede, Earl of Athlone, dies after long Dutch military service.
Siege of Kehl
Villars directs French operations against the fortress of Kehl.
March 17032 historical events
Capture of Kehl
Villars captures Kehl and opens a crossing point for French operations east of the Rhine.
Capture of Kehl
Villars captures Kehl and secures a Rhine crossing.
April 17034 historical events
Battle of Pultusk
Charles XII defeats a joint Polish-Saxon Army
Opening of 1703 Campaign
Marlborough begins his second campaign in the Low Countries.
Black Forest March
Villars marches eastward to join the Bavarian army.
Siege Engineering at Bonn
Coehoorn directs important siege works against Bonn.
May 170325 historical events
Defeat at Pultusk
Steinau's Saxon force is defeated near Pultusk.
Pultusk Command
Rehnskiold commands Swedish troops during the victory at Pultusk.
Battle of Pultusk
Charles defeats a Saxon force near Pultusk.
Siege of Bonn
The Allied army begins the siege of Bonn under Marlborough.
Brezan Proclamation
Bercsenyi joins Rakoczi in issuing the uprising proclamation.
Brezan Proclamation
Rakoczi issues a proclamation calling Hungary to resistance.
Capture of Nyenschantz
Peter's forces capture the Swedish fortress of Nyenschantz.
Surrender of Bonn
Bonn capitulates after the Allied siege commanded by Marlborough.
Alliance Treaty
Methuen signs the defensive alliance bringing Portugal into the Grand Alliance.
Grand Alliance
Methuen negotiates English agreements that help bring Portugal into the alliance.
Alliance Treaty
Peter II enters the alliance with England, Austria, and the Dutch Republic.
Grand Alliance
Peter II brings Portugal into the anti-Bourbon alliance through treaties with England and the Dutch.
Recognition of Archduke Charles
Peter II recognises Archduke Charles as the Allied claimant to Spain.
Neva Naval Victory
Peter participates in the capture of two Swedish vessels at the Neva mouth.
Raising of Rakoczi Banners
Esze's followers raise Rakoczi's banners in the Upper Tisza region.
Foundation of Saint Petersburg
Peter founds the Peter and Paul Fortress on Hare Island.
Portuguese Alliance Policy
Hedges coordinates English approval of the new alliance with Portugal.
Royal Commissioner Appointment
Anne appoints the Duke of Queensberry as royal commissioner to the Scottish Parliament.
Scottish Parliament Summoned
Anne summons a new session of the Scottish Parliament.
Surrender of Bonn
Allegre surrenders Bonn after its defences are breached.
Bavarian Junction
Villars links French operations with Bavaria in an attempt to threaten Austria through the Danube.
French-Bavarian Junction
Maximilian Emanuel joins forces with Villars in Bavaria.
Scottish Parliament
Queensberry opens the Scottish parliamentary session as Anne's commissioner.
Siege of Thorn
Besieges Thorn as part of the Polish campaign.
Siege of Thorn
Charles begins the prolonged siege of Thorn.
June 170315 historical events
Birth of John Wesley
John Wesley is born at Epworth Rectory in Lincolnshire.
Birth of John Wesley
Birth of John Wesley
Peter and Paul Church
Peter lays the foundation of the first wooden Peter and Paul Church.
Battle of Ekeren
Boufflers participates in the French attack at Ekeren.
Battle of Ekeren
Villeroy helps encircle the Dutch force near Ekeren.
Dutch Advance near Antwerp
Obdam leads a Dutch force operating near Antwerp.
Flight from Ekeren
Obdam leaves the battlefield believing his force has been destroyed.
Response to Rakoczi Uprising
Leopold orders Imperial measures against the expanding Hungarian revolt.
Imperial War Council
Eugene becomes president of the Imperial War Council.
Appointment of Eugene
Leopold appoints Eugene to lead the Imperial War Council.
Antwerp Strategy
Marlborough proposes an offensive against Antwerp after taking Bonn.
Danube Campaign
Villars campaigns with Bavaria toward the Danube.
Entry into Hungary
Rakoczi enters Hungary to assume personal leadership of the revolt.
Dutch Escape at Ekeren
Slangenburg helps the surrounded Dutch army escape destruction.
Saint Petersburg Construction
Menshikov supervises early building and military work around the new fortress.
July 17032 historical events
Antwerp Campaign Abandoned
Marlborough abandons the projected Antwerp offensive after Ekeren.
Edirne Incident
Mustafa faces a military and political revolt advancing from Istanbul.
August 170310 historical events
Legislation
The Scotish Estates want their Parliament to remain independent. Scotish Estates pass the Act of Security for Hanoverian succession. Anne suspends the Royal Assent to the Union
Reform of Parliament
The Scotish Estates want their Parliament to remain independent. Scotish Estates pass the Act of Security for Hanoverian succession. Anne suspends the Royal Assent to the Union
Royal Assent Withheld
Anne withholds assent from the Scottish Act of Security.
Siege of Huy
The Allied siege of Huy begins under Marlborough's overall command.
Accession of Ahmed III
Ahmed III succeeds his brother during the Edirne Incident.
Abdication of Mustafa II
Mustafa II is deposed during the Edirne Incident.
Capture of Huy
The citadel of Huy surrenders during the successful Allied siege.
Huy Capitulation Terms
Terms are settled after the citadel of Huy surrenders to the Allies.
Danube Offensive
Maximilian Emanuel advances against Imperial positions along the Danube.
Bombardment of Huy
Coehoorn directs siege artillery and engineering at Huy.
September 17039 historical events
Siege of Limburg Begins
The Allied army begins the siege of Limbourg.
Battle of Hochstadt
Villars defeats an Imperial force at Hochstadt while campaigning with Bavaria.
Battle of Hochstadt
Villars defeats an Imperial army at the first battle of Hochstadt.
Battle of Hochstadt
Maximilian Emanuel fights beside Villars at Hochstadt.
Capture of Limburg
Limbourg surrenders after the Allied siege.
Defeat at Hochstadt
Limburg-Styrum's Imperial force is defeated at Hochstadt.
Disarming Savoyard Troops
Vendome moves to disarm Savoyard units before the alliance change becomes public.
Capture of Tokaj
Rakoczi's forces secure Tokaj during their rapid expansion.
Transfer of Court to Istanbul
Ahmed III restores the main seat of government to Istanbul.
October 17039 historical events
Fortress Consecration
Peter marks the consecration of the new fortress and raises the naval flag.
Capture of Thorn
Charles captures Thorn after the garrison capitulates.
Capture of Thorn
Takes Thorn after a prolonged siege.
Campaign Review
Marlborough reviews a campaign marked by fortress captures but strategic frustration.
Orleans Succession Diplomacy
Dubois promotes recognition of the Orleans family's possible Spanish succession rights.
Succession Claim
Philip V recognises Philippe II of Orleans's dynastic rights during the Spanish succession crisis.
Council of Castile Decision
Philip receives Castilian recognition of Orleans succession rights under specified conditions.
Council of Castille
The Council of Castille recognizes the Duke of Orleans claim to the Spanish throne
Succession
The Council of Castille recognizes the Duke of Orleans claim to the Spanish throne. England is concerned about a Frenchman having Spanish & French crowns
November 170311 historical events
Treaty with Savoy
Leopold concludes the alliance treaty with Victor Amadeus.
Battle of Speyerbach
Tallard defeats a relief army at Speyerbach during operations around Landau.
Battle of Speyerbach
Tallard defeats the Allied relief army at Speyerbach.
Capture of Landau
Tallard's victory at Speyerbach helps restore Landau to French control.
Recapture of Landau
Tallard's victory enables France to recover Landau.
Anniversary Meeting
Newton assumes the chair at the Society's anniversary election.
Royal Society Presidency
Newton is elected President of the Royal Society.
Royal Society Presidency
Begins his long presidency of the Royal Society.
Royal Society
Elected President of the Royal Society, an office he holds until death.
Savoyard Defection
Louis responds to Savoy's defection by ordering military measures in Piedmont.
Death at Speyerbach
Frederick is killed while commanding Allied troops at Speyerbach.
December 17038 historical events
Commercial Treaty
Methuen signs the commercial agreement governing English cloth and Portuguese wine.
English Textile Access
Methuen secures favourable treatment for English woollen textiles in Portugal.
Portuguese Wine Preference
Methuen agrees preferential English duties for Portuguese wines.
Methuen Treaty
Concludes alliance and commercial terms with Portugal.
Commercial Treaty
Peter II approves the commercial treaty negotiated by Methuen.
Royal Society Administration
Newton begins supervising the Society's meetings and institutional affairs.
Control of Upper Hungary
Rakoczi controls much of Upper Hungary by the end of the year.
Polish Winter Quarters
Charles establishes winter quarters after consolidating control around Thorn.
Imperial Council of War
Appointed President of the Imperial Council of War
Imperial Command against Kurucs
Heister assumes a leading Imperial role against Rakoczi's forces.
Imperial Council of War
Appointed President of the Imperial Council of War
Military Administration
Eugene begins reorganising Imperial military administration.
Treaty Negotiations
Negotiates a Treaty to allow textiles into Portugal for low tariffs on port & wine
Treaty of Methuen
Negotiates a Treaty to allow textiles into Portugal for low tariffs on port & wine
Treaty of Trade
Negotiates a Treaty to allow textiles into Portugal for low tariffs on port & wine
War Subsidies
Godolphin arranges parliamentary finance and subsidies for Allied armies.
War Administration
Anne continues supporting the Grand Alliance war effort.
Portuguese Negotiations
Methuen conducts negotiations linking military alliance and commercial concessions.
Scientific Leadership
Newton begins more than two decades of leadership at the Royal Society.
Antwerp Campaign
Marlborough abandons the projected attack on Antwerp because of Dutch caution and poor coordination.
Flanders Fortress Strategy Continued
Marlborough continues operations against fortified positions protecting French influence in the Low Countries.
Succession
Spain recognizes the Orleans succession
Spanish Succession Rights
Philippe's contingent rights are acknowledged within Bourbon succession arrangements.
Italian Campaign
Vendome campaigns in Piedmont and Lombardy while France tries to hold its position in Italy.
Piedmont Campaign
Vendome commands French operations while Savoy's loyalty deteriorates.
Rhine Army Command
Tallard commands French forces operating around Landau.
Defence of Thorn
Kanitz commands the Saxon garrison defending Thorn.
Saxon Recovery Efforts
Augustus attempts to rebuild his forces after further Swedish victories.
Imperial Council of War
Appointed President of the Imperial Council of War
Imperial Council of War
Appointed President of the Imperial Council of War
Hymn to Pillory Published
Defoe wrote A Hymn to the Pillory in response to punishment imposed for his controversial pamphlet.
Pillory Sentence Carried Out
Defoe was exposed in the pillory after his prosecution over The Shortest Way with the Dissenters.
Reballion of nationalist
Heads a nationalist rebellion against Austria
Hungarian Rebellion
Rakoczi expands the anti-Habsburg rebellion across Upper Hungary.
Kuruc Command
Karolyi joins Rakoczi and commands important Kuruc forces.
Kuruc Leadership
Forgach becomes a senior commander in the developing Kuruc army.
Joining the Uprising
Bottyan transfers his military experience to Rakoczi's cause.
Death of Godert de Ginkel
Death of Godart van Ginkel
Portuguese Diplomacy
Cadaval supports the diplomatic alignment with the Grand Alliance.
Portuguese War Preparations
Peter II prepares Portuguese ports and forces for Allied operations.
Alliance Council
Cadaval advises Peter II during Portugal's change of alliance.
1st Newspaper
Peter I the Great edits Russias first newspaper
Capital
Founds the new capital at Saint Petersburg
Peerage
Created Duke of Argyll, 2nd
Rakoczi Uprising
Leads anti-Habsburg revolt across Upper Hungary.
Siege Operations at Thorn
Stenbock participates in Swedish operations around Thorn.
Polish Campaign Consolidated
Consolidates Swedish military control after victories over Saxon-Polish forces.
Polish Occupation
Maintains Swedish pressure across Poland-Lithuania.
Succession
Succeeeds as Sultan of Turkey
Abdication of Mustafa II
Forced to abdicate after a military mutiny