Siege of Douai
The Allied army invests Douai, beginning a siege that ends with the town's surrender in June.
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1710 in Great Britain
Explore 31 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1710.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1710
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April
Douai Siege Presses French Frontier
Marlborough supports the siege of Douai as the Allies continue reducing the French defensive barrier.
June
Capture of Douai
Marlborough and Eugene take Douai after a long siege in the 1710 campaign.
July
Siege of Bethune
Begins operations against Bethune during the 1710 campaign.
August
Capture of Bethune
Captures Bethune during the northern France campaign.
Bethune Captured during Northern Campaign
Allied forces capture Bethune while Marlborough continues pressure on the fortified approaches to Flanders.
September
Siege of Aire Begins
Begins the Allied siege of Aire, a major fortified position that resists until November.
Siege of Saint-Venant Begins
Opens Allied operations against Saint-Venant while the wider army also undertakes the siege of Aire.
Dissolution of Parliament
Dissolves Parliament
Capture of Saint-Venant
Saint-Venant is taken during the Allied sieges of September 1710.
November
Capture of Aire
Captures Aire during the late 1710 campaign.
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of William Cullen
Bith of William Cullen
Churchill Captures Aire Sur La Lys
Marlborough's troops reduced Aire sur la Lys after a difficult siege.
Churchill Captures Bethune Fortress
Allied forces under Marlborough's command took Bethune during their Flanders offensive.
Churchill Forces Douai Capitulation
Marlborough's army captured Douai after a lengthy siege during the 1710 campaign.
Churchill Takes Saint Venant
Marlborough's army secured Saint Venant, advancing the Allied line of fortified positions.
Friendship with John Gay Develops
Pope established an enduring literary friendship with the poet and dramatist John Gay.
Halley Receives Oxford Doctorate
Oxford awarded Halley the degree of Doctor of Civil Law in recognition of his standing.
Lord Chamberlain
Appointed Lord Chamberlain
St Pauls
Completion of St Pauls Cathedral
Stanhope Advances With Charles Toward Madrid
The Allied army advanced toward Madrid after its victories, temporarily reoccupying the Spanish capital.
Stanhope Captured After Brihuega Defence
Stanhope surrendered at Brihuega after his force was overwhelmed by troops under Vendome.
Stanhope Commands At Almenar
Stanhope played an important role in the Allied victory over Bourbon forces near Almenar in Catalonia.
Stanhope Leads Left At Zaragoza
At Zaragoza, also called Saragossa, Stanhope commanded the Allied left wing in a decisive victory.
Stanhope Rearguard Isolated At Brihuega
Stanhope's force became separated from the main Allied army during the retreat from central Spain.
Tory Election Victory Removes Whig Ministry
Walpole lost ministerial influence as the Tory electoral victory displaced leading Whigs from power.
Treasurer
Appointed Arch Treasurer of the Empire
Treasurer Navy
Appointed Treasurer of the Navy
Treatise
Publication of "Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge"
Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge
Publication of "Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge"
Walpole Becomes Treasurer of Navy
Walpole moved to the office of Treasurer of the Navy during a period of intense party conflict.
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