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1707 in England

Explore 7 historical events and records for England in 1707.

Historical records for England in 1707

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April

Battle of Almansa

Massue, Henri de ยท Almansa ยท Commander ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Is defeated by Bourbon forces at Almansa.

Meeting with Charles XII

Churchill, John ยท Altranstadt ยท Plenipotentiary ยท Government / Government of England

Meets Charles XII of Sweden at Altranstadt to assess Swedish intentions and reduce the risk of intervention against the Grand Alliance.

May

Union and War

Anne ยท London ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Continues the war as England and Scotland form Great Britain.

October

Death of Cloudesley Shovell

Shovell, Cloudesley ยท Isles of Scilly ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Shovell dies when his fleet is wrecked off the Isles of Scilly after returning from the Mediterranean.

Scilly Naval Disaster

Shovell, Cloudesley ยท Isles of Scilly ยท Admiral ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Dies when ships are wrecked after returning from operations.

Other events (month unknown)

Recall from Spain

Mordaunt, Charles ยท London ยท Government / Government of Great Britain

Peterborough is recalled to England after disputes over his conduct of the Spanish campaign.

Spanish Theatre

Stanhope, James ยท Spain ยท General ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Serves in Allied operations supporting Archduke Charles.

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