Birth of Thomas Paine
Birth of Thomas Paine
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1737 in Great Britain
Explore 15 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1737.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1737
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January
October
Exile of George II
Exiles the Prince of Wales from Court in anger with his collaboration with opposition
November
Death of Caroline of Ansbach
Death of Caroline of Ansbach, dies from complications following a rupture of the womb
Burial
Buried at Westminster Abbey. Handel composed an elaborate 10-section anthem for the occasion, "The ways of Zion do mourn / Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline"
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Augusta
Birth of Augusta, Frederick Louis & Augusta give birth to their 1st child
Captain
Appointed Captain battleship Centurion
Death of Robert Walpole
Death of Caroline of Ansbach, Walpole loses a very valuable ally in the Royal Court
Distressed Poet Print Issued
Hogarth produced The Distressed Poet, portraying the material pressures surrounding literary production.
Imitations of Horace Continued
Pope extended his Imitations of Horace, adapting Roman satire to the politics and culture of Britain.
Letters Collection Authorised
Pope published an authorised edition of correspondence following disputes about earlier releases.
Marriage
Walpole marries his mistress Maria Skerret but she dies a few months later
Marriage
Walpole marries his mistress Maria Skerret but she dies a few months later
Marriage
Walpole marries his mistress, Maria Skerritt, who dies shortly thereafter during childbirth
Queen Caroline Death Weakens Minister
The death of Queen Caroline deprived Walpole of an influential supporter within George II's court.
Salthouse Dock
Extends Liverpool's dock system as maritime trade expands on the Mersey.
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