21 February 1744Battle of ToulonJames Cornwall
The British are defeated by a French fleet
Historical records for Great Britain in 1744, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The British are defeated by a French fleet
The British are defeated by a French fleet
Commands a fleet which is defeated, Mathews is court-matialled & dismissed
His remains are moved from Westminster Abbey to Blenheim Palace in November 1744, shortly before Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, is buried there.
Forms an anti Prussian alliance with Austria & Holland
Appointed Commander of the 4th Foot Company
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