10 May 1772Reform of TradeFrederick North Guildford, 2nd
The East India Co goes bankrupt so mercantalist burdens are lifted. The East India Co can sell directly, competing with American smugglers
Historical records for Great Britain in 1772, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The East India Co goes bankrupt so mercantalist burdens are lifted. The East India Co can sell directly, competing with American smugglers
Within 5 years 14,000 slaves in Britain gain their freedom. Ends the legal status of slavery in England
Leaves Plymouth on HMS Resolution with HMS Adventure to search the far southern oceans during his second voyage
The Birmingham Canal opens under James Brindley, linking the town to wider canal traffic.
Death of James Brindley
Joins the Arctic expedition aboard HMS Carcass.
Discovers Easter Island
Discovers Marquesas
Discovers New Caledonia
Discovers Norfolk Island
Sails with the Resolution & Adventure for a southern continent
Discovers the Tonga Islands
Defends himself in Parliament against charges of fraud in the East India Company
Royal Mariages Act, royalty under 25 must have permission of the sovereign
If a monarch wishes to marry age over 25 notice must be given to the Privy Council
Defends himself in Parliament against charges of fraud in the East India Company
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