Rule of Malacca
Britain returns Malacca to the Dutch
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1802 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 52 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1802.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1802
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Rule of Malta
Under the Treaty of Amiens France withdraws from the Papal States; it fixed the borders of French Guiana; Malta, Gozo, and Comino are restored to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the islands are declared neutral
Rule of West Indies
Under the Treaty of Amiens Britain gives up the Cape Colony (occupied after Napoleon's invasion of the United Provinces in 1803), and much of the West Indies to the Batavian Republic, and also withdraws from Egypt
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
the greatest good for the greatest number
Publication of "Introduction To The Principles of Morals & Legislation". Advocates utilitarianism, "the greatest good for the greatest number"
Treaty of Amiens
Under the Treaty of Amiens France withdraws from the Papal States; it fixed the borders of French Guiana; Malta, Gozo, and Comino are restored to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the islands are declared neutral
Treaty of Amiens
An unfavourable peace is signed with France which quickly breaks down and leads to Pitt's return to power
Treaty of Amiens
The Treaty is made possible by William Pitt's resignation on a separate issue with Addington replacing him, the British negotiators are led by Robert Jenkinson, Lord Liverpool.
Treaty of Amiens
The Treaty of Amiens confirms "peace, friendship, and good understanding" and arranges for the restoration of prisoners and hostages.
Treaty of Amiens
Under the Treaty of Amiens Britain gives up the Cape Colony (occupied after Napoleon's invasion of the United Provinces in 1803), and much of the West Indies to the Batavian Republic, and also withdraws from Egypt.
Treaty of Amiens
Helps negotiate the Treaty of Amiens
Works on Miltonic Themes
Blake explored Miltonic subjects during his Felpham years and developed ideas appearing in later prophetic books.
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