Exile of James Francis Edward Stewart
The Triple Alliance forces James Edward Stuart to leave France
Historical events in 1717
63 historical records
January 17173 historical events
Council of Finance
Appointed Head of the Council for Finance
Keeper of Seal
Appointed Keeper of the Seals
March 17171 historical events
Council of Foreign Affairs
Appointed Member of Council for Foreign Affairs
April 17172 historical events
Resignation of Robert Walpole
Resigns over the dimissal of Charles Townshend
Reform of Currency
A Council decree proclaims bank-notes will not be subject to devaluation
May 17177 historical events
Imprisonment in the Bastille
Arouet is imprisoned in the Bastille after being accused of writing satirical verses.
Reform of Currency
An edict orders a recoinage registered in the cour des monnaies
Alliance Philippe II of Orleans and Triple Alliance
Tsar Peter I concludes a Francon Treaty after France joins the Triple Alliance
Francon Treaty
Tsar Peter I concludes a Francon Treaty after France joins the Triple Alliance
Alliance Triple Alliance
Attempts to conclude a Francon Treaty after France joined the Triple Alliance
Francon Treaty
Attempts to conclude a Francon Treaty after France joined the Triple Alliance
Invasion of Sardinia
Uses the arrest of the Spanish Grand Inquisitor by the Emperor to invade Sardinia
July 17172 historical events
Succession
Toulouse loses his right of succession to the French throne. Maine loses his right of succession to the French throne
Comunero Revolt
Leads opposition to royal officials during the Comunero revolt in Paraguay.
August 171719 historical events
Treaty of Triple Alliance
The Stuart Pretender should leave France as soon as the Treaty is signed. The fortifications of Dunkirk & Mardyk should be destroyed. No rebel subjects from Britain, France or Holland are allowed asylum. France, Britain & Holland sign the Triple Alliance. France, Britain & Holland should support the articles of Utrecht. Communicates the terms of the Triple Alliance to Philip V as soon as it is signed
Treaty of Triple Alliance
The Stuart Pretender should leave France as soon as the Treaty is signed. The fortifications of Dunkirk & Mardyk should be destroyed. Rebel subjects from Britain, France or Holland are not allowed asylum. France, Britain & Holland sign the Triple Alliance. France, Britain & Holland should support the articles of Utrecht
Treaty of Triple Alliance
France, Britain & Holland sign the Triple Alliance
Battle of Belgrade
Attacks the strongest Turkish fortification in the Balkans
Battle of Belgrade
Attacks the strongest Turkish fortification in the Balkans
Parlement
The Parlement of Paris forbids foreigners in the administration of royal revenues
Battle of Belgrade
Captures Belgrade. Belgrade surrenders
Capture of Belgrade
Captures Belgrade
Battle of Belgrade
Captures Belgrade. Belgrade surrenders
Capture of Belgrade
Captures Belgrade
Battle of Belgrade
Forced to surrender Belgrade to Prince Eugene of Savoy
Capture of Belgrade
Forced to surrender Belgrade to Prince Eugene of Savoy
Alliance Agreement
Afther Spain invades Sardinia Dubois visits Britain to reinforce the Triple Alliance
Alliance Triple Alliance
Afther Spain invades Sardinia Dubois visits Britain to reinforce the Triple Alliance
Invasion of Sardinia
Spain begins its conquest of Sardinia
Treaty of France
Prussia, France & Russia sign a Treaty to bring the Northern War to an end. Prussia, France & Russia sign a Treaty guaranteeing Utrecht
Peace
Prussia, Russia & France sign a Treaty to bring the Northern War to an end
Guarantee of Utrecht
Russia joins Prussia and France in guaranteeing the Treaty of Utrecht settlement.
Treaty of Utrecht
Russia joins Prussia and France in guaranteeing the Treaty of Utrecht settlement.
September 17171 historical events
Invasion of Sardinia
Spanish troops fight the House of Hanover & regain Dutch possessions
December 17171 historical events
Guinea Valuation
A royal proclamation adopts Newton's recommended valuation of the guinea at 21 shillings, overvaluing gold relative to silver and moving Britain toward a de facto gold standard.
Birth of Maria Theresa
Birth of Maria Theresa, daughter of Charles VI
Triple Alliance
Negotiates the Triple Alliance
Alliance Agreement
In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I
Alliance Philippe II of Orleans and George I
In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I
Triple Alliance
In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I
Reform of Education
Introduces compulsory primary education
Elegy to Unfortunate Lady Published
Pope included Elegy to the Memory of an Unfortunate Lady in his published collection of poems.
Eloisa to Abelard Published
Pope published Eloisa to Abelard in his collected Works, exploring forbidden love through heroic couplets.
Works Collection Issued
Pope's collected Works brought together many of his early poems and reinforced his literary standing.
Budget
Introduces the sinking fund for reducing the national debt
Alliance Britain and Holland
Secures an alliance of Britain & Holland against Russia after the dismissal of Walpole. After the dismissal of Walpole secures an alliance of Britain & France against Russia
Dismissal
Secures an alliance of Britain & Holland against Russia after the dismissal of Walpole. Aids Sunderland & Stanhope in ousting Walpole
Act of Grace
Under the Act of Grace a general pardon is issued to all Jacobites
Pardon
Under the Act of Grace a general pardon is issued to all Jacobites
Triple Alliance
Abandons the Swedish alliance to protect George Is electoral interests
Guinea Proclamation
A royal proclamation fixes the guinea at 21 shillings following Newton's recommendation.
Imperial Farman to East India Company
Farrukhsiyar issues an imperial farman granting important trading privileges to the English East India Company in Bengal and other Mughal territories.
Berkeley Observes Italian Natural Phenomena
Berkeley's travel notes recorded observations of places and phenomena encountered in Italy. These experiences complemented his interest in how scientific descriptions relate to perception.
Dumb Diet
At the "Dumb Diet" summoned to Warsaw, Poland becomes a Russian Protecorate
Rule of Poland
At the "Dumb Diet" summoned to Warsaw, Poland becomes a Russian Protecorate
Reform of Pardon Policy
The Act of Pardon is passed in Britain as Scotland is considered pacified
Political Support
Supports Orleans claim to the French throne if he supports Spain in Italy
Succession
Supports Orleans claim to the French throne if he supports Spain in Italy
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal
War Finance
Maintains extraordinary wartime finance to continue the struggle.
Norway Plans
Plans a renewed campaign against Norway.
Capture of Lhasa
Dzungar forces invade Tibet, kill Lhazang Khan and seize Lhasa.