10 April 1717Resignation of Robert WalpoleRobert Walpole Orford, 1st
Resigns over the dimissal of Charles Townshend
Historical records for Great Britain in 1717, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Resigns over the dimissal of Charles Townshend
The Stuart Pretender should leave France as soon as the Treaty is signed. The fortifications of Dunkirk & Mardyk should be destroyed. Rebel subjects from Britain, France or Holland are not allowed asylum. France, Britain & Holland sign the Triple Alliance. France, Britain & Holland should support the articles of Utrecht
Under the Act of Grace a general pardon is issued to all Jacobites
Secures an alliance of Britain & Holland against Russia after the dismissal of Walpole. After the dismissal of Walpole secures an alliance of Britain & France against Russia
Introduces the sinking fund for reducing the national debt
Secures an alliance of Britain & Holland against Russia after the dismissal of Walpole. Aids Sunderland & Stanhope in ousting Walpole
A royal proclamation fixes the guinea at 21 shillings following Newton's recommendation.
Under the Act of Grace a general pardon is issued to all Jacobites
Abandons the Swedish alliance to protect George Is electoral interests
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