Battle of Laufield
Defeated by Marshal Saxe
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1747 in Great Britain
Explore 15 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1747.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1747
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July
Battle of Laufield
Wounded in battle
Battle of Finisterre
Fights under Anson at the Battle of Finisterre
October
Battle of Ushant
Commands of the battleship Eagle 60, and in this ship takes part in Hawkes victory off Ushant over the French fleet
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Cape Finisterre, 1st
Anson defeats the French Admiral de la Jonquire & captures 7 French merchantmen, 4 ships of the line & 2 frigates. After victory at Cape Finisterre Anson is promoted to Vice Admiral & created Baron Anson of Soberton
Discovery of Scurvy Cure
Discovers that a diet of oranges & lemons can cure scurvy
Ensign
Appointed Ensign
Ensign
Appointed Ensign
Industry and Idleness Series
Hogarth published Industry and Idleness, twelve moralizing prints contrasting the careers of two apprentices.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Westminster
Peerage
Appointed Vice Admiral & created Baron Anson of Soberton after victory at Cape Finisterre
Stage Coach Country Inn
Hogarth published The Stage Coach or The Country Inn Yard, observing travel and social differences.
Vice Admiral
Appointed Vice Admiral & created Baron Anson of Soberton after victory at Cape Finisterre
Vice Admiral
Appointed Vice Admiral & created Baron Anson of Soberton after victory at Cape Finisterre
Vice Admiral
Appointed Vice Admiral of the Red
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