Blenheim Standards Parade
Captured standards from Blenheim are ceremonially displayed in Westminster Hall as public recognition of Marlborough's victory.
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1705 in England
Explore 29 historical events and records for England in 1705.
Historical records for England in 1705
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January
Goldsmiths' Hall Dinner
Is honoured at a civic dinner at Goldsmiths' Hall paid for by the lord mayor and aldermen.
Commons Address for Lasting Honour
The Commons asks Queen Anne to find a lasting way to commemorate Marlborough's military services.
March
Relief of Gibraltar
Leake helps relieve Gibraltar during the Bourbon attempt to retake the fortress.
June
Command in Spain
Peterborough arrives at Lisbon to lead English and Dutch troops in the Spanish theatre.
Spanish Expedition
Leads troops toward the Spanish theatre.
July
Battle of Elixheim
Marlborough breaks through the Lines of Brabant at Elixheim near Landen.
Lines of Brabant
Breaks part of the French defensive lines at Elixheim.
Lines of Brabant Penetrated
Marlborough breaks through the French Lines of Brabant, improving Allied access into Flanders.
August
Allied Encampment at Meldert
Commands the Allied army while it is encamped around Meldert during manoeuvres following the breakthrough of the Brabant lines.
September
Capture of Montjuic
Captures Montjuic during operations against Barcelona.
Capture of Montjuic
Peterborough captures Montjuic, opening the way for the Allied attack on Barcelona.
Siege of Barcelona
Peterborough begins operations against Barcelona in support of Archduke Charles.
October
Capture of Barcelona
Helps take Barcelona for Archduke Charles.
Capture of Barcelona
Peterborough helps capture Barcelona for the Habsburg claimant Charles.
Barcelona Support
Supports the Allied capture of Barcelona from the sea.
November
Prince of Mindelheim
Emperor Joseph I grants Marlborough the territorial principality of Mindelheim.
Other events (month unknown)
Army Supply
St John works on army supply and military administration while English forces fight in Europe and Spain.
Churchill Gains Mindelheim Imperial Principality
Emperor Joseph I honoured Marlborough with the principality of Mindelheim in recognition of his military contribution.
Death of Titus Oates
Death of Titus Oates
Flanders Campaign
Marlborough wages an inconclusive campaign against Villeroi in Flanders.
Mediterranean Command
Shovell commands naval operations supporting Allied strategy in the Mediterranean.
Mediterranean Operations
Supports Allied strategy in the Mediterranean.
Moselle Campaign
Attempts to carry the war toward the Moselle.
Salt Works Supply Waterfront Trade
John Blackburne's salt works operated near the later dock site and created a commercial reason to expand quayside capacity. The change affected the handling of cargo in an impounded wet dock.
Stanhope Helps Capture Barcelona
Stanhope contributed to the Allied seizure of Barcelona for the Habsburg claimant during the Spanish succession struggle.
Synopsis of the Astronomy of Comets
Publishes cometary orbit calculations accounting for perturbations by Jupiter and Saturn.
Walpole Joins Admiralty Council
Walpole received a place on the council administering naval affairs during the war with France.
Wren Designs Saint Magnus Tower
The tower of St Magnus the Martyr was built as the church continued to develop after reconstruction.
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