Discovery of Oberon
Herschel discovers a new moon of Uranus, Oberon
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1787 in Great Britain
Explore 31 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1787.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1787
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January
Discovery of Titania
Herschel discovers a new moon of Uranus, Titania
March
Frances Nisbet
Marries Frances Nisbet on Nevis.
May
Slavery
Under what came to be known as the Wilberforce Oak at Holwood, Pitt challenged his friend: "Wilberforce, why dont you give notice of a motion on the subject of the Slave Trade?"
Slavery
Under what came to be known as the Wilberforce Oak at Holwood, Pitt challenged his friend: "Wilberforce, why dont you give notice of a motion on the subject of the Slave Trade?"
June
Slavery
Wilberforce, compelled by his strong Christian faith, is persuaded to become leader of the Parliamentary campaign of the Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade
August
Plot
A failed attempt by Margaret Nicholson to assassinate the King at St James Palace
October
Mutiny of Bounty
The HMS Bounty sets sail from Deptford
Rebellion of Rebels in Deptford
The HMS Bounty sets sail from Deptford
December
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant
Other events (month unknown)
Arrival in Europe for Bridge Project
Paine traveled to Europe to pursue support for his iron bridge design and renewed political contacts.
Begins Career with Joseph Johnson
Wollstonecraft established a working relationship with the publisher Joseph Johnson, central to her career as an author.
Invention of Power Loom
Develops a water-powered loom good enough for Cartwright to build his own factory
Legislation
Passes an Act regulating the Slave Trade
Major General
Appointed Major General
Marriage
Marries Frances Nisbet on Nevis.
Marriage
Marries Horatio Nelson
Marriage
Gives away the bride at Nelson's wedding
Reform of Trade
Passes an Act regulating the Slave Trade
Return from West Indies
Returns to Britain after service on the Leeward Islands station.
Slavery
The Quaker members of the Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade recognise their need for influence within Parliament and urge Clarkson to secure an immediate commitment from Wilberforce that he would bring forward the case for abolition in.
Slavery
Thomas Clarkson, already convinced of his God-given mission, calls upon Wilberforce at Old Palace Yard with a copy of his Essay on Slavery, the first time the two men had met, and a collaboration was formed which.
Slavery
was to last over fifty years.
Slavery
And a collaboration was formed which was to last over fifty years.
Slavery
Becomes a convert to anti-slavery.
Slavery
For abolition in.
Slavery
The Quaker members of the Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade recognise their need for influence within Parliament and urge Clarkson to secure an immediate commitment from Wilberforce that he would bring forward the case.
Slavery
Thomas Clarkson, already convinced of his God-given mission, calls upon Wilberforce at Old Palace Yard with a copy of his Essay on Slavery, the first time the two men had met.
Thoughts on Education Published
Wollstonecraft published Thoughts on the Education of Daughters, advocating greater attention to girls' intellectual development.
Thoughts On the Education of Daughters
Publication of "Thoughts On the Education of Daughters"
Vice Admiral
Appointed Vice Admiral
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