Succession
Signs the Treaty of Vienna supporting the success of Maria Theresa
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1731 in Great Britain
Explore 13 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1731.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1731
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July
Treaty of Vienna
Ends the Anglo-French entente. Charles VI gains support for his "pragmatic sanction" for the succession Maria Theresa
November
Birth of Willam Cowper
Birth of Willam Cowper, novelist
Other events (month unknown)
Admiral
Appointed Admiral of the White
Before and After Series
Hogarth developed the paired works Before and After, contrasting stages in a suggestive social encounter.
Birth of William Cowper
William Cowper was born in Berkhamsted and became a leading English poet of religious reflection and everyday life.
Budget
Taxation is shifted toward commodities. Land Tax is cut to 1 sh in the ล, a reduction of 3/4 from its peak
Death of Daniel Defoe
Defoe died in London, leaving an extensive output of novels, pamphlets and journalism.
Economy of Great Britain
Taxation is shifted toward commodities
Epistle to Burlington Issued
Pope published a moral epistle criticising ostentatious architectural taste.
Epistle to Burlington Published
Pope published his Epistle to Burlington, a moral poem on taste and architectural extravagance.
Taxation
Taxation is shifted toward commodities
Walpole Reduces Land Tax Burden
Walpole pursued reductions in the land tax while maintaining public revenue through other sources.
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