Birth of James Watt
Birth of James Watt
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1736 in Great Britain
Explore 5 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1736.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1736
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Maiden Speech
Pitt delivers his maiden speech in the Commons on the congratulatory address to George II on the marriage of his son Frederick, Prince of Wales. Pitt pays his compliments
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Birth of John Horne Tooke
Birth of John Horne Tooke
Imitations of Horace Published
Pope continued publishing adaptations of Horatian satire for contemporary British society.
Sleeping Congregation Published
Hogarth published The Sleeping Congregation, a humorous image criticizing inattentive worshippers.
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