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1712 in England

Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 1712.

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Historical records for England in 1712

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May

21 May 1712

Restraining Orders

Butler, James · Flanders · Commander · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Receives orders not to fight major actions against France.

July

July 1712

British Withdrawal

Butler, James · Flanders · Commander · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Withdraws British troops from Allied operations.

July 1712

Suspension of Arms

St John, Henry · London · Secretary of State · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Arranges suspension of arms with France.

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1712

Command Replacement

Butler, James · Flanders · Commander · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Replaces Marlborough as commander of British forces.

1712

Death of Thomas Osbourne

Osbourne, Thomas · House / House of Osbourne

Death of Thomas Osbourne

1712

Star Catalogue Publication Becomes Disputed

Flamsteed, John · Greenwich · Astronomer Royal · Science / Astronomy

Publication of Flamsteed's observational material led to controversy over control and verification of astronomical data. This made positional observations more useful to navigators.

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