7 January 1714Invention of TypewriterHenry Mill
Patents the 1st typewriter
Historical records for Great Britain in 1714, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Patents the 1st typewriter
Refuses any member of the House of Hanover to settle in Britain in her lifetime
Birth of Henry Bathurst
Sophias death makes her son, the Elector George Ludwig, heir to the British crown
Great grandson of James I & son of the 1st Elector of Hanover
Death of Anne
Accession confirms the succession recognised by France at Utrecht.
The Elector of Hanover is proclaimed George I 18 hrs after Annes death
Succeeds to the throne of Great Britain, does not speak English. Anne dies without an heir
Declared King on the death of Queen Anne
Accession confirms the succession recognised by France at Utrecht.
Inherits the foreign policy consequences of the Utrecht peace.
Inherits the foreign policy consequences of the Utrecht peace.
Passes through London amid a large public and civic reception after returning from continental exile.
Returns to London from continental exile after arriving at Dover on 1 August, the day Queen Anne dies.
Arrives at Greenwich on entering Britain as king.
Lands in Greenwich accompanied by his son Prince George Augustus, the future George II
Meets George I at Greenwich shortly after the new king arrives in Britain and receives a warm personal greeting.
Created Prince of Wales. Created Earl Chester
Restored as colonel of the 1st Foot Guards under George I.
Restored as Master-General of the Ordnance under George I.
Crowned King of Great Britain
On the accession of George I Carolines husband automatically became Duke of Cornwall, and was invested, shortly afterwards, as Prince of Wales, whereupon she became Princess of Wales
Appointed Commander of the Jacobite forces in England
George I becomes heir to the British throne after the death of his mother, Sophia
Appointed Lord Chamberlain
Appointed Lord High Treasurer
Appointed Lord High Treasurer
Appointed Paymaster of the Forces on the accession of George I
The Act of Settlement recognizes George Is succession as King of Britain & Ireland
Restored to the office of Captain-General under George I after returning from exile.
Publication of "The Rape of the Lock"
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