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George III becomes patron of the Royal Academy of Arts
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1768 in Great Britain
Explore 10 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1768.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1768
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Appointment at Lewes Excise Office
Paine settled in Lewes while serving in the excise administration and engaging with local political discussion.
Birmingham Canal Act
Begins work connected with the canal that will link Birmingham to wider trade routes.
Captain
Appointed Commander of the HMS Endeavour in the south Pacific
Historic Doubts On Richard III
Questions the guilty accounts of Richard III Henry VII, Henry VIII & Shakespeare. Publication of "Historic Doubts On Richard III"
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
Resignation of William Pitt the Elder
Resigns due to ill health
Royal Academy
Appointed President of the Royal Academy of Arts, its 1st President
Siege of Boston
British troops land in Boston after unrest in Massachusetts caused by the Stamp Acts
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