Birth of John Jervis
Birth of John Jervis, Meaford, Staffordshire
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1735 in Great Britain
Explore 15 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1735.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1735
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A Rakes Progress
Publication of "A Rakes Progress"
Account of the Nature and End of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper
Publication of "Account of the Nature & End of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper". ejects the sacred mystery of the consecration of the last supper
Engravers Copyright Act Takes Effect
The Engravers Copyright Act associated with Hogarth strengthened legal protection for artists publishing original prints.
Epistle to Arbuthnot Published
Pope defended his literary character in an autobiographical satire addressed to Arbuthnot.
Epistle to Doctor Arbuthnot Published
Pope published Epistle to Dr Arbuthnot, defending his authorship while satirizing critics and flatterers.
Invention of Chronometer
Invents the chronometer
Longitude Work
Harrison's marine timekeeping work enters longitude debates centred on Greenwich.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Cirencester
Member of Parliament
Pitt the Elder is 1st elected MP
Moral Essays Collected
Pope brought together moral epistles exploring wealth, taste, character and public conduct.
Patriots, The
Pitt soon joins a faction of discontented Whigs known as the Patriots who form part of the opposition
Rakes Progress Print Series
Hogarth published engraved episodes of A Rake's Progress, tracing the moral collapse of Tom Rakewell.
Residence at La Fleche
Hume stayed at La Fleche and continued developing his new account of human nature and knowledge.
Walpole Occupies Ten Downing Street
Walpole used 10 Downing Street as the official residence of the First Lord of the Treasury.
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