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1710 in England

Explore 7 historical events and records for England in 1710.

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Historical records for England in 1710

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July

27 July 1710

Battle of Almenar

Stanhope, James · Almenar · General · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Wins an Allied victory in Catalonia.

August

8 August 1710

Dismissal

Godolphin, Sidney · London · Lord Treasurer · Government / Government of Great Britain

Godolphin is dismissed as Lord Treasurer as Tory influence rises during Queen Anne's reign.

20 August 1710

Battle of Saragossa

Stanhope, James · Saragossa · General · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Helps defeat Bourbon forces near Saragossa.

August 1710

Chancellor of the Exchequer

Harley, Robert · London · Chancellor · Government / Government of Great Britain

Harley returns to power as Chancellor of the Exchequer after the fall of the Whig ministry.

September

28 September 1710

Capture of Madrid

Stanhope, James · Madrid · General · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Enters Madrid with Allied forces supporting Archduke Charles.

December

9 December 1710

Battle of Brihuega

Stanhope, James · Brihuega · General · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Is forced to surrender after being surrounded.

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Secretary of State

St John, Henry · London · Government / Government of Great Britain

St John returns to high office as Secretary of State in the Tory ministry.

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