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1783 in Great Britain — Page 2

Explore 45 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1783.

Historical records for Great Britain in 1783

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Speech on East India Bill

Burke, Edmund · Humanities / Social Science

Burke backed Charles James Fox's East India Bill as an attempt to address political abuses by the East India Company.

The history of England From King James

MacAulay, Catherine · Humanities / Social Science

Publication of "The history of England From King James", 8 volumes 1763-83

The history of England From King James", 8 volumes 1763-83

MacAulay, Catherine · Humanities / Social Science

Publication of "The history of England From King James", 8 volumes 1763-83

Treaty of Versailles

Petty, William · London · Prime Minister of Great Britain · Warfare / American War of Independence

Under the Treaty of Versailles Gibraltar is renounced by Spain & returned to Britain

Treaty of Versailles

Petty, William · Versailles · Prime Minister of Great Britain · Warfare / American War of Independence

The USA has its independence recognized by the Treaty of Versailles

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