10 May 1712PeaceAnne
Approves the Restraining Orders imposing an Anglo-French truce
Historical records for Great Britain in 1712, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Approves the Restraining Orders imposing an Anglo-French truce
Receives an official pass permitting him to travel abroad as political pressure encourages his withdrawal from Britain.
Leaves England for the Continent after waiting for favourable conditions to cross the Channel.
Sends a large sum of money to The Hague before leaving Britain, protecting family resources during an uncertain political period.
Begins the next stage of his continental journey toward Antwerp before travelling through Maastricht to Aix-la-Chapelle.
Imprisoned by the Tories for corruption
Expelled from the Commons on the political charge of "venality" in the Naval Office
Walpole is expelled from Parliament. Impeached by the House of Commons for corruption as Secretary at War, found guilty & imprisoned
The first successful piston steam engine is introduced by Thomas Newcomen
The first successful piston steam engine is introduced by Thomas Newcomen
Invents the steam engine
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