| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Jan 31 |
The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Lock Hospital. |
Feb 14 |
Astronomer James Bradley presents his discovery of the wobbling motion of the Earth on its axis to the Royal Society, London |
Apr 17 |
French troops occupy Zeeuws-Flanders, Netherlands |
Apr 25 |
Prince Willem V appointed viceroy of Zealand |
May 3 |
Willem IV appointed viceroy of Holland/Utrecht |
May 4 |
Willem IV appointed viceroy of Overijssel |
May 14 |
A British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats the French at first battle of Cape Finisterre. |
May 16 |
Prince Willem V sworn in as admiral-general of Neth |
Jul 1 |
Battle at Lafeld: France beat British/Dutch army |
Sep 16 |
French troops occupy Bergen on Zoom |
Oct 25 |
British fleet under Admiral Sir Edward Hawke defeats the French at the second battle of Cape Finisterre. |
Nov 7 |
Organgist in Netherlands revolt under Daniel Raap |
Nov 30 |
Dutch State of Zealand declare governorship hereditary for women |
Dec 9 |
England & Netherlands sign military treaty |
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