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1713 in Great Britain

Explore 80 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1713.

Historical records for Great Britain in 1713

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February

Family Reunion in Exile

Churchill, John ยท Aix-la-Chapelle ยท House / House of Churchill

Is joined at Aix-la-Chapelle by Sarah and William Cadogan during his period of continental exile.

March

Hanoverian Succession

George I ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The Treaty of Utrecht recognises the Hanoverian succession in Great Britain.

Treaty of Utrecht

George I ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The Treaty of Utrecht recognises the Hanoverian succession in Great Britain.

April

Atlantic Empire

Anne ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Acadia Newfoundland and Hudson Bay expand Britain's Atlantic empire.

Balance of Power

Anne ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The settlement prevents union of the French and Spanish crowns.

Commercial Treaty

Anne ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Britain secures commercial advantages alongside the peace treaty.

Hanoverian Succession

Anne ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

France recognises the Protestant succession established in Britain.

Rule of Acadia

Anne ยท Acadia ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Gains French recognition of British control in Acadia.

Rule of Acadia

Anne ยท Acadia ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Under the Treaty of Utrecht France cedes Acadia to Great Britain.

Rule of Hudson Bay

Anne ยท Hudson Bay ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Gains French recognition of British claims around Hudson Bay.

Rule of Hudson Bay

Anne ยท Hudson Bay ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Under the Treaty of Utrecht France cedes Hudson Bay claims to Great Britain.

Rule of Newfoundland

Anne ยท Newfoundland ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Receives French recognition of British sovereignty over Newfoundland.

Rule of Newfoundland

Anne ยท Newfoundland ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Under the Treaty of Utrecht France recognises British sovereignty over Newfoundland.

Rule of Saint Kitts

Anne ยท Saint Kitts ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Britain gains sole possession of Saint Kitts in the Caribbean.

Succession Recognised

George I ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The settlement recognises the Hanoverian succession before his accession.

Treaty Negotiations

St John, Henry ยท Utrecht ยท Secretary of State ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Helps negotiate the British settlement with France and Spain.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Utrecht ยท Queen of Great Britain ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Concludes peace terms ending Britain's role in the war.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Utrecht ยท Queen of Great Britain ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Concludes the British peace with France and helps end Britain's part in the war.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Acadia ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Gains French recognition of British control in Acadia.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Acadia ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Under the Treaty of Utrecht France cedes Acadia to Great Britain.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Hudson Bay ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Gains French recognition of British claims around Hudson Bay.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Hudson Bay ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Under the Treaty of Utrecht France cedes Hudson Bay claims to Great Britain.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Newfoundland ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Receives French recognition of British sovereignty over Newfoundland.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Newfoundland ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Under the Treaty of Utrecht France recognises British sovereignty over Newfoundland.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Saint Kitts ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Britain gains sole possession of Saint Kitts in the Caribbean.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Acadia Newfoundland and Hudson Bay expand Britain's Atlantic empire.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Britain secures commercial advantages alongside the peace treaty.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

France recognises the Hanoverian succession and accepts British gains in North America.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

France recognises the Protestant succession established in Britain.

Treaty of Utrecht

Anne ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The settlement prevents union of the French and Spanish crowns.

Treaty of Utrecht

Churchill, John ยท London ยท Captain General ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The Treaty of Utrecht ends Britain's participation in the War of the Spanish Succession while Marlborough remains abroad.

Treaty of Utrecht

George I ยท Utrecht ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The settlement recognises the Hanoverian succession before his accession.

Treaty of Utrecht

Harley, Robert ยท London ยท Lord Treasurer ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Backs the Tory ministry's decision to settle peace at Utrecht.

Treaty of Utrecht

St John, Henry ยท Utrecht ยท Secretary of State ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Bolingbroke helps negotiate the peace settlement ending Britain's part in the war.

Treaty of Utrecht

St John, Henry ยท Utrecht ยท Secretary of State ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Helps negotiate the British peace settlement at Utrecht.

Treaty of Utrecht

St John, Henry ยท Utrecht ยท Secretary of State ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Helps negotiate the British settlement with France and Spain.

Treaty of Utrecht

Talbot, Charles ยท London ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Supports the ministry during the final peace settlement.

Treaty Policy

Harley, Robert ยท London ยท Lord Treasurer ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Backs the Tory ministry's decision to settle peace at Utrecht.

Treaty Ratification

Talbot, Charles ยท London ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Supports the ministry during the final peace settlement.

Opposition to Peace

Churchill, John ยท London ยท Captain General ยท Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

From continental exile, Marlborough and his allies oppose peace terms they believe abandon Allied gains.

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