Treaty of Saint Petersburg
Tsar Peter III loans Frederick a Russian army corps. Ends the war between Prussia & Russia, saves Frederick from almost total defeat
Historical events in 1762
74 historical records
May 17625 historical events
Treaty of Saint Petersburg
Saves Frederick from almost total defeat, Peter loans Frederick a Russian army corp. Ends the war between Prussia & Russia
Treaty of Saint Petersburg
Frederick can now concentrate his forces against Austria. Ends the war between Prussia & Sweden
Birth of Henry Bathurst
Birth of Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
June 17621 historical events
Battle of Wilhelmstal
Helps the Prusso-British Army defeat the French in Westphalia
July 176214 historical events
Reballion of Leib Guard removes Peter from the throne
In the course of July 13 and July 14, the revolt of the Leib Guard removes Peter from the throne and proclaimes Catherine as reigning Empress
Succession
In the course of July 13 and July 14, the revolt of the Leib Guard removes Peter from the throne and proclaimes Catherine as reigning Empress
Coup
Death of Peter III, at the hands of Alexei Orlov (younger brother to Gregory Orlov, then court favorite and a participant in the coup)
Death of Catherine II the Great
Death of Peter III, at the hands of Alexei Orlov (younger brother to Gregory Orlov, then court favorite and a participant in the coup)
Election
Catherines ascension manifesto justifies her succession by citing the "unanimous election" but many regard her reign as a usurpation, tolerable only during the minority of Grand Duke Paul
Manifesto
Catherines ascension manifesto justifies her succession by citing the "unanimous election" but many regard her reign as a usurpation, tolerable only during the minority of Grand Duke Paul
Succession
Catherines ascension manifesto justifies her succession by citing the "unanimous election" but many regard her reign as a usurpation, tolerable only during the minority of Grand Duke Paul. Although not descended from any Russian Emperor, Catherine succeeds her husband and becomes reigning Empress, following an earlier precedent when Catherine I succeeded Peter I in 1725
Coup
Death of Peter III, at the hands of Alexei Orlov (younger brother to Gregory Orlov, then court favorite and a participant in the coup)
Coup
Death of Peter III, at the hands of Alexei Orlov (younger brother to Gregory Orlov, then court favorite and a participant in the coup)
Coup
Death of Peter III, at the hands of Alexei Orlov (younger brother to Gregory Orlov, then court favorite and a participant in the coup)
Death of Catherine II the Great
Death of Peter III, at the hands of Alexei Orlov (younger brother to Gregory Orlov, then court favorite and a participant in the coup)
Battle of Burkersdorf
Frederick II the Great defeats the Austrian Army under Daun
Battle of Burkersdor
Fighting alone in the east, the Austrians are soundly defeated in the Battle of Burkersdorf
Battle of Burkersdorf
Frederick II the Great defeats the Austrian Army under Daun
August 17624 historical events
Partition
Russia, Prussia and Austria sign a Treaty agreeing on the partition of Poland
Rule of Poland
Russia, Prussia and Austria sign a Treaty agreeing on the partition of Poland
Birth of George IV
Birth of George IV, eldest son of George III & Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Peerage
Created Prince of Wales & Earl of Chester
October 17621 historical events
Capture of Manila
Takes part in the capture of Manila
December 17621 historical events
Succession
Peter succeeds to the throne as Peter III of Russia and moves into the new Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, Catherine thus becomes Empress Consort of Russia
Munich Performance
Performs for the Bavarian court during his first childhood tour.
Vienna Performance
Performs before Empress Maria Theresa at the imperial court.
Imperial War Council
Appointed President of the Imperial War Council
Alliance Wenzel Anton von Kaunitz-Rietberg and Austria
The new Tsar Peter III of Russia leaves the alliance with Austria
Emile
Rousseau publishes Emile, presenting a theory of education based on natural development.
The Social Contract
Rousseau publishes The Social Contract, grounding legitimate sovereignty in the general will.
Birth of Johann Gottlieb Fichte
Johann Gottlieb Fichte is born in Rammenau in Saxony.
Alliance Prussia and Peter III
Tsarina Elizabet dies & is succeeded by the pro-Prussian Peter III
Capture of Silesia
Captures Silesia after victory at the Battle of Burkersdorf
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
First Lord of Admiralty
Appointed First Lord of the Admiralty
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Birth of George IV
Birth of George IV, eldest son of George III & Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Purchase of Buckingham Palace
Purchases what was then Buckingham House for ล21,000 from Sir Charles Sheffield
History of England Early Volumes
Hume published historical volumes covering early England through the accession of Henry VII, completing his extensive narrative.
Lord Lieutenant
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Latent Heat
Pioneers the concept of latent heat while teaching and researching at Glasgow.
Grand Cross
Brindley believed it would be possible to use canals to link the four great rivers of England: the Mersey, Trent, Severn and Thames (the "Grand Cross" scheme)
Death of George Anson
Death of George Anson
Peerage
Created Baron Clive of Plessey
Capture of Havana
Issues orders to capture Havana. An attack on the hub of Spanish trade as war with Spain appears inevitable
First Lord of Admiralty
Appointed First Lord of the Admiralty
Battle of Wilhelmstal
Helps the Prusso-British Army defeat the French in Westphalia
Capture of Grenada
Captures Granada
Capture of Martinique
Captures the Island of Martinique
Capture of St Lucia
Captures St Lucia
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan
Winter Palace
The Winter Palace, triumph of lavish rococo style, is begun in St. Petersburg
Abdication
Assassinated after the abdication & succeeded by his wife Catherine II
Death of Peter III
Assassinated after the abdication & succeeded by his wife Catherine II
Emancipation
Peter III emancipates the nobles from state service, allowing development of a leisured, cultured class
Succession
Succeeds as Tsar of Russia
Assassination of Peter III
Strangles Peter III in plot to place Catherine II on the throne
Death of Orlov
Strangles Peter III in plot to place Catherine II on the throne
Death of Elizabeth
Death of Elizabeth
Coup
Helps put Catherine II the Great on the throne
Coup
Leader in plot to dethrone & assassinate Peter III & place Catherine II on the throne. A paramour of Catherine II
Coup
Catherines lover Gregori Orlov stages a coup. 4 days afterwar a coup Catherines husband Peter III dies in a scuffle
Coup
Takes part in a plot against Peter III
Colonel
Appointed Colonel
Coup
Takes part in a plot against Peter III
Abdication
Deposed by a group of nobles led by Orlov & with the connivance of his wife. Assassinated after the abdication & succeeded by his wife Catherine II
Assassination of Peter III
Assassinated after the abdication & succeeded by his wife Catherine II
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
Emile
Publication of "Le Contrat Social". Publication of "Emile". Claims Government is a contract of rulers & ruled by the "General will". Advocates justice, equality & fair distribution of wealth
General will
Publication of "Le Contrat Social". Publication of "Emile". Claims Government is a contract of rulers & ruled by the "General will". Advocates justice, equality & fair distribution of wealth
The Social Contract
Publication of "Le Contrat Social". Publication of "Emile". Claims Government is a contract of rulers & ruled by the "General will". Advocates justice, equality & fair distribution of wealth