Exile of James Francis Edward Stewart
The Triple Alliance forces James Edward Stuart to leave France
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1717 in Scotland
Explore 6 historical events and records for Scotland in 1717.
Historical records for Scotland in 1717
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May
Reform of Currency
An edict orders a recoinage registered in the cour des monnaies
Other events (month unknown)
Company of the West Created
Law established the Company of the West to exploit French colonial trading rights associated with Louisiana.
Louisiana Monopoly Transferred to Company
The Company of the West received commercial privileges for Louisiana and linked colonial enterprise with public debt conversion.
Reform of Pardon Policy
The Act of Pardon is passed in Britain as Scotland is considered pacified
State Bonds Accepted for Company Shares
Law allowed investors to subscribe using French government debt, shifting claims on the state into corporate equity.
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