Unification
The Scottish Parliament accepts the Act of Union
Historical events in 1707
76 historical records
January 17073 historical events
Birth of Frederick Louis
Birth of Frederick Louis, eldest son of George II
Birth of Frederick Louis
Birth of Frederick Louis, eldest son of George II
February 17072 historical events
Birth of Prince Frederick
Gives birth to Prince Frederick
Death of Aurangzeb
Death of Aurangzeb, at the age of 90, having outlived many of his children
March 17073 historical events
Death of Alamgir
Death of Alamgir
Succession
Leaves the throne to internecine quarrels & the destruction of the Mogul Empire
Death of Aurangzeb
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
April 17077 historical events
Battle of Almansa
Is defeated by Bourbon forces at Almansa.
Battle of Almansa
Berwick commands Bourbon forces in the decisive victory at Almansa.
Battle of Almansa
The Duke of Berwick commands Bourbon forces in the decisive victory over the Grand Alliance near Almansa.
Battle of Almansa
Bourbon forces win a major victory at Almansa during the Spanish campaign.
Occupation of Valencia
After the victory at Almansa, Bourbon authority is strengthened in Valencia.
Battle of Almanza
A Bourbon victory
Meeting with Charles XII
Meets Charles XII of Sweden at Altranstadt to assess Swedish intentions and reduce the risk of intervention against the Grand Alliance.
May 170720 historical events
Union and War
Continues the war as England and Scotland form Great Britain.
Constitution of Great Britain
Scotland loses its Parliament
Constitution of Great Britain
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
Legislation
Unification is legislated after the Monarchy experiences the conflics of 2 Parliaments
Constitution of Great Britain
Scotland retains its legal system & established Church. Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers
Act of Union
The Act of Union creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain
Unification
Overcomes the 1701 Scottish Parliaments refusal to accept Hanoverian succession.
Unification
Scotland is represented in the Parliament of Britain with 45 MPs & 16 peers.
Unification
Scotland loses its Parliament & is represented in UK Parliament with 45 MPs & 16 peers.
Unification
Scotland loses its Parliament.
Unification
Scotland retains its legal system & established Church.
Unification
The Act of Union creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Unification
Unification is legislated after the Monarchy experiences the conflics of 2 Parliaments.
Unification
Unification solves the Scottish Parliaments refusal of Hanoverian succession.
Reform of Parliament
The Scottish Parliament refuses the succession, the Act of Succession is passed
Act of Union
The Act of Union passed in 1701 comes into effect
Unification
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
Valencia Campaign
Berwick's victory at Almansa enables Bourbon recovery across Valencia and Aragon.
Lord Chancellor
When the union with Scotland comes into operation the Queen in Council names Cowper Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
Unification
When the union with Scotland comes into operation the Queen in Council names Cowper Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
August 17072 historical events
Invasion of Russia
Charles XII leaves Saxony with a large Swedish army and begins the march toward Russia.
March from Saxony
Leaves Saxony with the main Swedish army.
October 17076 historical events
Capture of Lleida
Lleida falls to Bourbon forces during the campaign led by Philippe II of Orleans.
Siege of Lleida
Philippe II of Orleans helps direct Bourbon operations against Lleida after Almansa.
Capture of Lleida
Bourbon forces assault Lleida during the campaign following Almansa.
Siege of Lleida
The siege of Lleida begins its decisive assault as Bourbon forces press into Catalonia.
Death of Cloudesley Shovell
Shovell dies when his fleet is wrecked off the Isles of Scilly after returning from the Mediterranean.
Scilly Naval Disaster
Dies when ships are wrecked after returning from operations.
November 17072 historical events
Invasion of Russia
Begins the campaign intended to defeat Peter I.
Invasion of Russia
Charles XII takes the field after waiting for reinforcements before marching east against Russia.
December 17072 historical events
Crossing of the Vistula
Charles XII crosses the Vistula during the eastward march against Russia.
Crossing of the Vistula
Crosses the Vistula during the eastward march.
Recall from Spain
Peterborough is recalled to England after disputes over his conduct of the Spanish campaign.
Spanish Theatre
Serves in Allied operations supporting Archduke Charles.
Support for Philip V
Louis XIV continues to support Philip V despite Allied attempts to replace him with Archduke Charles.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the French Army in Spain
Commander in Spain
Philippe II of Orleans receives command of French forces operating in Spain.
Commander in Chief
Philippe II of Orleans is appointed commander of the French army in Spain.
French Flanders Army Reorganised under Vendome
Vendome restores cohesion to the French army and prevents another rapid Allied collapse in Flanders.
Lieutenant Colonel
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel in the army of the Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Edinburgh
Submits the winning plans for the expansion of Edinburgh after union with England
Advocates Anglo Scottish Union
Defoe wrote in support of the parliamentary union between England and Scotland and reported on Scottish affairs.
Paymaster
Apppointed Paymaster of Pensions
Grand Alliance
After the union of England and Scotland, Great Britain continues the war within the Grand Alliance.
Commander of West Indies Fleet
Appointed Commander of the West Indies Fleet
Commander of Imperial Army
Appointed Commander of the Imperial Army on the Upper Rhine, 1707-1709
Imperial Army
Appointed Commander of the Imperial Army on the Upper Rhine, 1707-1709
Campaign Disrupted by Weather
Sees the year's offensive frustrated by poor weather and manoeuvring, preventing a major battle in the Low Countries.
Succession
Attempts to prevent Orleans from uniting the French Army & the Jacobites
Commander of Imperial Army
Appointed Commander of the Imperial Army on the Upper Rhine, 1707-1709
Imperial Army
Appointed Commander of the Imperial Army on the Upper Rhine, 1707-1709
Siege of Delhi
Prince Azam Shah, proclaims himself Emperor and marches towards Delhi, where he unsuccessfully fights Bahadur Shah and dies after a nominal reign of three months
Siege of Delhi
Prince Azam Shah, proclaims himself Emperor and marches towards Delhi, where he unsuccessfully fights Bahadur Shah and dies after a nominal reign of three months
Succession
Succeeds as Shah of India. Prince Azam Shah, proclaims himself Emperor and marches towards Delhi, where he unsuccessfully fights Bahadur Shah and dies after a nominal reign of three months
Battle of Khed
Shahu defeats forces loyal to Tarabai at Khed, strengthening his claim to leadership of the Maratha state.
Release from Mughal Captivity
Shahu is released from Mughal captivity after Aurangzeb's death and advances to claim the Maratha throne.
Berkeley Begins Philosophical Notebooks
Berkeley recorded arguments in private notebooks now commonly called the Philosophical Commentaries. These entries trace his emerging rejection of mind independent material objects.
Berkeley Elected Trinity Fellow
Berkeley secured a fellowship at Trinity College Dublin following further academic work. The appointment gave him an institutional setting in which to develop his early philosophy.
Birth of his 1st heir
The birth of his 1st heir
March from Saxony
Charles XII rejects Peter I's peace offers and begins the campaign that develops into the invasion of Russia.
Russian Campaign Decision
Rejects peace and chooses a direct campaign against Peter I.