The Water Music
Handel composes "The Water Music" for a royal water-party for George I
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1715 in Great Britain
Explore 32 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1715.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1715
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August
The Water Music
Handel composes "The Water Music" for a royal water-party for George I
Old Dock
Completes Liverpool's Old Dock, one of the first enclosed commercial wet docks.
September
Siege of Braemar
1st Jacobite rebellion breaks out in Braemar
October
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
November
Siege of Preston
Leads a Jacobite force into Preston without any resistance
Battle of Preston
First day of the Royalist attack on the Jacobites at Preston
Battle of Sheriffmuir
Defeats the Jacobites in battle
Battle of Preston
The Royalists march into Preston & dissarm Forsters men, 1,500 prisoners are taken
Arrest of Thomas Forster
Arrested but escapes from Newgate prison
Exile of Thomas Forster
Goes into exile in France after his defeat at Preston
Siege of Preston
Forced to surrender
Other events (month unknown)
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Bangor
Captain-General under George I
Continues as captain-general under George I, retaining the army's highest command office in his final years.
Discovery of Nebulae
Edmund Halley publishes a list of six nebulae
Family Instructor Published
Defoe published The Family Instructor, using domestic dialogue to explore religious and moral instruction.
First Iliad Volume Published
The first volume of Pope's translation of the Iliad appeared through a highly successful subscription scheme.
Governor of Chelsea Hospital
Becomes governor of Chelsea Hospital, adding responsibility for a major institution serving veteran soldiers.
Homer Iliad First Volume Issued
The opening volume of Pope's English Iliad appeared through subscription.
Painted Hall Naval Allegories
James Thornhill's decoration of the Painted Hall developed a visual programme celebrating monarchy maritime power and national history.
Privy Council under George I
Returns to continuing Privy Council service under George I after the Hanoverian succession stabilises his position.
Rebellion of Landsdowne suppreses the
A Jacobite landing is expected in Plymouth but Landsdowne suppreses the rebellion
Rebellion of of the Jacobite
Landsdowne suppreses the centre of the Jacobite rebellion in Bath
Rebellion of Rebels in Bath
Assists Lansdown in arresting Jacobite leaders in Plymouth & Bath
Siege of Newcastle
Leads a failed siege on Newcastle
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
St Philip's Church
Thomas Archer designs St Philip's Church, later Birmingham Cathedral.
Stanhope Supports Government Against Jacobites
As secretary of state, Stanhope helped direct government policy during the Jacobite uprising of 1715.
Temple of Fame Published
Pope published The Temple of Fame a poem reflecting on literary reputation.
The Temple of Fame
Publication of "The Temple of Fame"
Treasurer
Appointed Treasurer to Prince George of Denmark, Queen Annes husband
Walpole Enters Treasury Leadership
Walpole became First Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer within the Whig government.
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