Birth of Thomas Robert Malthus
Birth of Thomas Robert Malthus
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1766 in Great Britain
Explore 16 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1766.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1766
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Bristol Canal Plans
Brindley surveys canal schemes linked to Bristol trade.
Discovery of Hydrogen
First recognizes hydrogen as a substance distinct from other flammable gases, who is credited with its discovery. Discovers hydrogen, "inflammable air"
Election to House of Commons
Burke entered the House of Commons as member for Wendover and began a long parliamentary career.
First Lord of the Treasury
Appointed First Lord of the Treasury
Health of William Pitt the Elder
Not appointed Prime Minister due to poor health
Lord Chamberlain
Appointed Lord Chamberlain
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor
Lunar Society
Participates in Birmingham’s Lunar Society, linking science, medicine and industrial improvement.
Paymaster General
Appointed Paymaster General
Peerage
Created Earl of Chatham
Privy Seal
Appointed Privy Seal
Return to Britain with Rousseau
Hume assisted Jean Jacques Rousseau in traveling to Britain, beginning a contentious personal association.
Soho Manufactory Expansion
Boulton expands production of metal goods for domestic and international markets.
Solicitor General
Appointed Solicitor General of Scotland
Speech on American Taxation Debate
Burke participated in parliamentary debate over British taxation of the American colonies and questions of imperial authority.
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