18th Century Historical Events (1701-1800) | Hisdates.Com

The Age of Enlightenment, revolutionary upheavals in America and France, early industrialization, and global colonial conflicts.

Notable 18th Century Milestones

1729 Jan 01: Edmund Burke, British Author is born.
1752 Jan 01: Betsy Ross, American flagmaker is born.
1709 Feb 01: Alexander Selkirk [Robinson Crusoe] rescued from Juan Fernandez.
1717 Feb 01: Henri d'Aguesseau's inaugural appointment as chancellor of France.
1720 Feb 01: Sweden and Prussia sign peace treaty.

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1700s

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1710s

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1720s

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1730s

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1740s

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1770s

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1780s

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1790s

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1800s

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