1707 in History

The Act of Union passed in 1701 comes into effect

The Act of Union creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain

Lleida falls to Bourbon forces during the campaign led by Philippe II of Orleans.

Bourbon forces assault Lleida during the campaign following Almansa.

Scotland retains its legal system & established Church. Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers

Scotland loses its Parliament

Scotland loses its Parliament & is represented in UK Parliament with 45 MPs & 16 peers. Scotlad is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers

Charles XII crosses the Vistula during the eastward march against Russia.

Crosses the Vistula during the eastward march.

Charles XII leaves Saxony with a large Swedish army and begins the march toward Russia.

Begins the campaign intended to defeat Peter I.

Charles XII takes the field after waiting for reinforcements before marching east against Russia.

Unification is legislated after the Monarchy experiences the conflics of 2 Parliaments

When the union with Scotland comes into operation the Queen in Council names Cowper Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain

Leaves Saxony with the main Swedish army.

Meets Charles XII of Sweden at Altranstadt to assess Swedish intentions and reduce the risk of intervention against the Grand Alliance.

After the victory at Almansa, Bourbon authority is strengthened in Valencia.

The Scottish Parliament refuses the succession, the Act of Succession is passed

Dies when ships are wrecked after returning from operations.

Philippe II of Orleans helps direct Bourbon operations against Lleida after Almansa.

The siege of Lleida begins its decisive assault as Bourbon forces press into Catalonia.

Leaves the throne to internecine quarrels & the destruction of the Mogul Empire

The Act of Union passed in 1701 comes into effect. Scotland retains its legal system & established Church. Scotland loses its Parliament. Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers

When the union with Scotland comes into operation the Queen in Council names Cowper Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain

The Scottish Parliament accepts the Act of Union

Overcomes the 1701 Scottish Parliaments refusal to accept Hanoverian succession.

Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers.

Scotland loses its Parliament & is represented in UK Parliament with 45 MPs & 16 peers.

Scotland loses its Parliament.

Scotland retains its legal system & established Church.

The Act of Union creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain.

Unification is legislated after the Monarchy experiences the conflics of 2 Parliaments.

Unification solves the Scottish Parliaments refusal of Hanoverian succession.

Continues the war as England and Scotland form Great Britain.

Berwick's victory at Almansa enables Bourbon recovery across Valencia and Aragon.

Birth of Frederick Louis, eldest son of George II

Birth of Frederick Louis, eldest son of George II

Gives birth to Prince Frederick

Death of Alamgir

Death of Aurangzeb, at the age of 90, having outlived many of his children

After Aurangzebs death, his son Bahadur Shah I takes the throne, the Mughal Empire, due both to Aurangzebs over-extension and cruelty and to Bahadurs weak military and leadership qualities, enters a long decline

Shovell dies when his fleet is wrecked off the Isles of Scilly after returning from the Mediterranean.

Berwick commands Bourbon forces in the decisive victory at Almansa.

The Duke of Berwick commands Bourbon forces in the decisive victory over the Grand Alliance near Almansa.

Is defeated by Bourbon forces at Almansa.

Bourbon forces win a major victory at Almansa during the Spanish campaign.

A Bourbon victory