Birth of Samuel Hood
Birth of Samuel Hood
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1724 in Great Britain
Explore 10 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1724.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1724
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Captain
Appointed Post-Captain. Appointed Captain of the HMS Scarborough
General History of Pyrates Appears
A General History of the Pyrates appeared under the name Captain Charles Johnson and has been attributed to Defoe, although authorship is disputed.
History of John Sheppard Published
Defoe published an account of the criminal John Sheppard, contributing to the popular literature of crime.
Just View of British Stage
Hogarth created A Just View of the British Stage, satirizing contemporary theatrical productions.
Masquerades and Operas Satire
Hogarth issued Masquerades and Operas, a print attacking fashionable entertainments and imported cultural tastes.
Roxana Novel Published
Defoe published Roxana, a novel investigating wealth, reputation and the precarious position of women.
Secretary of State for War and the Colonies
Appointed Secretary for War
Tour Through Great Britain Begins
Defoe began publishing A Tour Thro the Whole Island of Great Britain, a detailed survey of towns and commerce.
Walpole Oversees Currency Policy Dispute
Walpole's ministry addressed disagreements about coinage and monetary policy in Britain and Ireland.
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