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1723 in Great Britain

Explore 8 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1723.

Historical records for Great Britain in 1723

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September

Treaty of Charlottenburg

George I ยท Charlottenburg ยท House / House of Hanover

Provides for Anglo-Prussian alliance & dynastic links

Other events (month unknown)

Bishop

Hoadly, Benjamin ยท Hereford ยท Bishop of Hereford ยท Religion / Church of England

Appointed Bishop of Hereford

Death of William Cowper

Cowper, William ยท Politics / Conservative Party

Death of William Cowper, 1st Earl Cowper

Travel Book Illustrations Produced

Hogarth, William ยท Arts / Literature

Hogarth made illustrations for Aubry de la Mottraye's published travels, contributing images to a prose travel narrative.

Twickenham Grotto Developed

Pope, Alexander ยท London ยท Arts / Literature

Pope began creating the grotto at his Twickenham garden as part of his landscape design.

University of Edinburgh Studies

Hume, David ยท Humanities / Social Science

Hume entered the University of Edinburgh at a young age, beginning the formal education that preceded his philosophical career.

Wren Buried In Saint Paul Cathedral

Wren, Christopher ยท Architect ยท Arts / Architecture

Wren was buried inside St Paul's, the cathedral designed and rebuilt under his direction.

Wren Dies At Hampton Court

Wren, Christopher ยท Architect ยท Arts / Architecture

Christopher Wren died in February 1723 after a career combining mathematics astronomy and architecture.

How these records were prepared

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