2 July 1747Battle of LaufieldWilliam Augustus Cumberland
Defeated by Marshal Saxe
Historical records for Great Britain in 1747, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Defeated by Marshal Saxe
Wounded in battle
Fights under Anson at the Battle of Finisterre
Commands of the battleship Eagle 60, and in this ship takes part in Hawkes victory off Ushant over the French fleet
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
Discovers that a diet of oranges & lemons can cure scurvy
Appointed Ensign
Appointed Ensign
Elected Member of Parliament for Westminster
Appointed Vice Admiral & created Baron Anson of Soberton after victory at Cape Finisterre
Appointed Vice Admiral & created Baron Anson of Soberton after victory at Cape Finisterre
Appointed Vice Admiral & created Baron Anson of Soberton after victory at Cape Finisterre
Appointed Vice Admiral of the Red
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