Resignation of Robert Harley
Harley leaves office after political conflict inside the war ministry.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1708 in England
Explore 11 historical events and records for England in 1708.
Historical records for England in 1708
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February
July
Battle of Oudenaarde
Leads the Allied advance guard before Oudenaarde.
August
Capture of Sardinia
Supports Allied operations taking Sardinia.
September
Battle of Wijnendale
Protects a supply convoy during the siege of Lille.
Capture of Minorca
Byng supports the capture of Minorca, giving Britain a major Mediterranean base.
Capture of Minorca
Supports the capture of Minorca for the British war effort.
Capture of Minorca
Leake supports the expedition that captures Minorca for the British war effort.
Capture of Minorca
Commands land forces in the capture of Minorca.
October
St Pauls
The final stone is laid on St Pauls
Other events (month unknown)
Death of Anne
Death of William
Siege Works at Lille
Supports siege engineering during the attack on Lille.
How these records were prepared
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