Death of George II
Death of George II, at Kensington Palace
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1760 in Great Britain
Explore 10 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1760.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1760
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October
November
Burial
George II is buried in Westminster Abbey
Other events (month unknown)
Blockade of French Coast
Takes many more of the enemys flat-bottomed boats and in blockades the French coast as far as Dieppe
Capture of Montreal
Britain completes the conquest of Canada by capturing Montreal, which effectively brings the war to an end on mainland North America
French Coast Blockade Extended to Dieppe
Rodney extends British pressure along the French coast as far as Dieppe while capturing enemy flat-bottomed craft.
Governor
Appointed Governor of Bengal
Invasion of Great Britain
Takes many more of the enemys flat-bottomed boats and in blockades the French coast as far as Dieppe
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Occupation
Monarchs favour other London homes, Hampton Court ceases to be a royal residence
Rule of Canada
Britain completes the conquest of Canada by capturing Montreal, which effectively brings the war to an end on mainland North America
How these records were prepared
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