28 January 1737Birth of Thomas PaineThomas Paine
Birth of Thomas Paine
Historical records for Great Britain in 1737, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Birth of Thomas Paine
Exiles the Prince of Wales from Court in anger with his collaboration with opposition
Death of Caroline of Ansbach, dies from complications following a rupture of the womb
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"
Birth of Augusta, Frederick Louis & Augusta give birth to their 1st child
Appointed Captain battleship Centurion
Death of Caroline of Ansbach, Walpole loses a very valuable ally in the Royal Court
Walpole marries his mistress Maria Skerret but she dies a few months later
Walpole marries his mistress Maria Skerret but she dies a few months later
Walpole marries his mistress, Maria Skerritt, who dies shortly thereafter during childbirth
Extends Liverpool's dock system as maritime trade expands on the Mersey.
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