Siege of Calcutt
The British settlement at Fort William seeks assistance from Presidency of Fort St. George at Madras, which sends Colonel Robert Clive and Admiral Charles Watson, they re-capture Calcutta
Historical events in 1756
56 historical records
January 17568 historical events
Siege of Calcutta
Commands the fleet which transports Clives forces to relieve Calcutta
Siege of Calcutt
The British settlement at Fort William seeks assistance from Presidency of Fort St. George at Madras, which sends Colonel Robert Clive and Admiral Charles Watson, they re-capture Calcutta
Convention
Forma an alliance with England, offset by the Austro-French alliance
Birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Salzburg.
Family
Leopold Mozart is father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Family
Anna Maria Mozart is mother of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Family
Maria Anna Mozart is Wolfgang's elder sister and early musical companion.
April 17562 historical events
Dismissal
Pitt is dismissed from office on account of his opposition to the continental policy and the circumstances surrounding the court-martial and execution of Admiral John Byng
Succession
Mirza Mohammad Siraj succeeds Ali Vardi Khan as the Nawab of Bengal at the age of 23, and took the name Siraj-Ud-Daulah
May 17561 historical events
Alliance England and Prussia
England allies with Prussia. An anti-Prussian alliance is formed of Austria, France, Russia, Sweden & Saxony
June 17564 historical events
Capture of Calcutta
Siraj-ud-Daulah's forces take Calcutta from the East India Company during the Bengal campaign.
Capture of Fort William
Siraj-ud-Daulah's forces capture Fort William at Calcutta during the confrontation with the East India Company.
Siege of Calcutta
Siraj-ud-Daulah's army besieges the British position at Fort William before taking Calcutta.
Siege of Kolkata
Siraj-ud-Daulah's campaign against Calcutta forces the East India Company garrison to abandon its position.
August 17562 historical events
Declaration of War
Begins the Seven Years War by launching a pre-emptive invasion of Saxony
Invasion of Saxony
Begins the Seven Years War by launching a pre-emptive invasion of Saxony
September 17561 historical events
Capture of Dresden
Captures Dresden
October 17565 historical events
Battle of Lobositz
Frederick the Great defeats an Austrian force under Marshal von Browne. After the Battle of Lobositz Prussia captures Saxony
Capture of Saxony
After the Battle of Lobositz Prussia captures Saxony
Battle of Lobositz
Frederick the Great defeats an Austrian force under Marshal von Browne. A Prussian victory but too late to decide the war
Capture of Saxony
Incorporates the Saxons into the Prussian Army. Captures Saxony after the Battle of Lobositz
Siege of Calcutta
Embarks on the relief of Calcutta
November 17561 historical events
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
December 17562 historical events
Leader of House of Commons
Appointed Leader of the House of Commons
Secretary of State for Southern Department
Appointed Secretary of State for the Southern Department
Alliance Austria and France
Signs a mutual Defence Treaty, replacing the Anglon alliance
Treaty of Defence
Signs a mutual Defence Treaty, replacing the Anglon alliance
Alliance Wenzel Anton von Kaunitz-Rietberg and France, known as Diplomatic Revolution
Negotiates the Treaty of Versailles with France, known as Diplomatic Revolution
Diplomatic Revolution
Austria goes from an ally of Britain to an ally of France and Russia. Prussia becomes an ally of Britain, along with Hanover. The result is the basic line up of forces in the Seven Years' War
Diplomatic Revolution
Negotiates the Treaty of Versailles with France, known as Diplomatic Revolution
Treaty of Versailles with France
Negotiates the Treaty of Versailles with France, known as Diplomatic Revolution
Treaty of Versailles
Negotiates the Treaty of Versailles with France, known as Diplomatic Revolution
Commander of Army
Appointed Commander of the Austrian Army
Commander of Army
Appointed Commander of the Austrian Army at the beginning of the war by Maria Thresea
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the French forces in North America
Major General
Appointed Major General
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the French forces in North America
Major General
Appointed Major General
Swedish Military Service
Appointed Member of Swedish military service
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Dispute Over Library Acquisitions
Hume confronted controversy over books ordered for the Advocates Library, illustrating opposition to his intellectual independence.
Vindication of Natural Society Published
Edmund Burke anonymously published A Vindication of Natural Society, a satire of rationalistic attacks on established institutions.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Lord Chief Justice
Appointed Lord Chief Justice of England
Chemistry Lectureship
Becomes Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Glasgow.
University Instrument Maker
Begins work as a mathematical instrument maker for the University of Glasgow.
Baskerville Type
Develops the elegant Baskerville typeface and Birmingham printing reputation.
Captain
Appointed Post Captain and given command of HMS Grafton
Siege of Gheriah
Leads a siege against the pirate base of Gheriah
Invasion of India
India is invaded by the Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Durrani. Alamgir becomes a puppet ruler
Rule of India
Alamgir becomes a puppet ruler
Siege of Syriam
Captures Syriam from the French
Capture of Saxony
Saxony is occupied by Prussia throughout the Seven Years War
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Hat Party
Speaker
Appointed Speaker of the Riksdag