Reform of Parliament
Extends the life of Parliament to 7 years
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1716 in Great Britain
Explore 13 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1716.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1716
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Alliance George I and Duke of Orleans
George is threatened by Jacobite rebellion & Orleans is threatened by Philip V. An alliance is signed with the Duke of Orleans which the Dutch join in 1716
Birth of James Brindley
Birth of James Brindley
Churchill Suffers Debilitating Stroke
Marlborough experienced a stroke that impaired his health during his final years.
Halley Publishes Venus Transit Method
Halley described how observations of a transit of Venus from separated sites could estimate the solar distance.
Iliad Translation Second Volume Issued
Pope continued publishing his Iliad translation in successive volumes.
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant
Moves to Chiswick
Pope lived with his family at Chiswick while continuing work on his Homer translation.
Stanhope Advances Anglo French Accord
Stanhope worked toward improved relations with France under the regency of Philippe of Orleans.
Stanhope Becomes Northern Secretary
Stanhope moved to the Northern Department, whose responsibilities included diplomatic relations with northern Europe.
Stroke
Suffers a serious stroke that sharply reduces his political activity and leaves his health permanently impaired.
Transit of Venus Method
Halley publishes a method for using future transits of Venus to calculate the Earth-Sun distance more accurately.
Walpole Defends Septennial Act
Walpole supported legislation increasing the maximum life of Parliament to seven years.
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