Separate Steam Condenser
Develops the idea of the separate steam condenser while working in Glasgow.
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1765 in Great Britain
Explore 29 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1765.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1765
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Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term
August
Birth of William IV
Birth of William IV, Buckingham Palace, 3rd son of George III & Charlotte
Birth of William IV
Birth of William IV, Buckingham Palace, 3rd son of George III & Charlotte
Birth of William IV
Birth of William IV, Buckingham Palace, 3rd son of George III & Charlotte
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Astronomer Royal Appointed
Becomes Astronomer Royal and promotes Greenwich observations.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Discovery of Falklands
Unaware of the French presence Captain John Byron explored and claimed Saunders Island, at the western end of the group, where he names the harbour of Port Egmont, and sails near other islands, which he claimed for King George III
Governor
Appointed Governor of Bengal, 2nd term
Governor
Appointed Governor of Greenwich Hospital
Industrial Revolution
Invents a condensing steam engine
Invention of Steam Engine
Invents a condensing steam engine
Lord Lieutenant
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Lunar Society Meetings
Darwin joins informal Birmingham meetings linking scientific inquiry with industrial improvement.
Maskelyne Appointed Astronomer Royal
Nevil Maskelyne began leading the Observatory with particular emphasis on practical navigation. The episode illustrates the growing value of calibrated scientific instruments.
Museum Catalogues Sloane Natural History
During Gowin Knight's leadership the museum cared for the extensive natural history materials acquired from Hans Sloane.
Nautical Almanac Planning
Nevil Maskelyne developed the astronomical calculations and methods that prepared the way for the Nautical Almanac's publication.
Nevil Maskelyne Appointed Astronomer Royal
Maskelyne began a long tenure that emphasised practical astronomy and navigation.
Peerage
Created Knight of the Garter
Reform of Regency
The stamp tax leads to a cry of "no taxation without representation" from America. Due to the King's mental condition a regency bill is drawn up
Resignation of George Nugent Temple Grenville
The Queen is omitted from the regency list & Grenville resigns
Rule of Colonies
The stamp tax leads to a cry of "no taxation without representation" from America
Rule of Falkland Islands
Unaware of the French presence Captain John Byron explored and claimed Saunders Island, at the western end of the group, where he names the harbour of Port Egmont, and sails near other islands, which he claimed for King George III
Secretary at British Embassy
Hume served as secretary to the British embassy in Paris, combining diplomatic duties with intellectual society.
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for the Northern Department
Secretary of State for Ireland
Appointed Secretary for Ireland
Secretary to Marquess of Rockingham
Burke became secretary to Lord Rockingham, beginning a close political association with the Whig leader.
Settles at Huntingdon
Cowper moved to Huntingdon, where new friendships helped sustain his emerging literary life.
Symphony No 1
Composes his early Symphony No 1 while in London.
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