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Calendar year
1717 (MDCCXVII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar, the 1717th
1717
Proclamations promising pardons for acts of piracy
a royal proclamation issued by George I of Great Britain on 5 September 1717. It promised a pardon for acts of piracy committed before the following 5
1717–1718_Acts_of_Grace
English pirate (1680–1719)
Bahamas. He helped establish the "Republic of Pirates" in Nassau and by 1717 was the captain of one of the most heavily armed ships in the region, called
Benjamin_Hornigold
Irish politician
educated at Trinity College, Dublin. Deane represented Inistioge from 1703 to 1717. Johnston-Liik, E. M. (2002). History of the Irish Parliament, 1692–1800
Edward_Deane
This article is about the particular significance of the year 1717 to Wales and its people. Lord Lieutenant of North Wales (Lord Lieutenant of Anglesey
1717_in_Wales
Anti-Ottoman alliance
The Holy League of 1717 was one of many coalitions organised by the Papal States to deal with the Ottoman threat. This last one comprised Portugal, the
Holy_League_(1717)
Binary Florian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt
1717 Arlon, provisional designation 1954 AC, is a binary Florian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt, approximately 8.5 kilometers in
1717_Arlon
Habsburg monarch from 1740 to 1780
Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780) was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death
Maria_Theresa
1717 snowstorms in North America
The Great Snow of 1717 was a series of snowstorms between February 27 and March 7, 1717 (Gregorian calendar) that blanketed the colony of Virginia and
The_Great_Snow_of_1717
English Tory politician
Horatio Walpole (11 July 1663 – 1717), of Beck Hall, Norfolk, was an English Tory politician who sat in the English and British House of Commons between
Horatio_Walpole_(died_1717)
1717 earthquake centered in southwestern colonial Guatemala
The 1717 Guatemala earthquake struck colonial Guatemala on September 29 with an estimated moment magnitude of 7.4, and a Mercalli intensity of approximately
1717_Guatemala_earthquake
1711 1712 1713 1714 1715 1716 1717 1718 1719 1720 1721 1722 1723 1724 1725 1726 1727 … In literature 1714 1715 1716 1717 1718 1719 1720 Art Archaeology
1717_in_poetry
December 1717 North Sea storm
of 1717 was the result of a northwesterly storm, which hit the coast area of the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia on Christmas night of 1717. In
Christmas_Flood_of_1717
Events from the year 1717 in Russia Monarch – Peter I College of War Collegium of Accounting Collegium of Commerce Collegium of Foreign Affairs Collegium
1717_in_Russia
Irish politician
Cuffe (after 1675 – November 1717) was an Irish politician. He sat in the House of Commons of Ireland from 1715 to 1717, as a Member of Parliament for
Francis_Cuffe_(died_1717)
English gentleman artist
Robert Price (1717–1761) was an English gentleman, known as an artist for his drawings, and as a musical amateur. He contributed to the garden design at
Robert_Price_(1717–1761)
British barrister and politician
John Bond (11 May 1717 – 30 May 1784) was a British barrister and politician. He was the eldest son of John Bond of Tyneham, Dorset and educated in the
John_Bond_(1717–1784)
Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725
administrative reforms, creating a Governing Senate in 1711, the Collegium in 1717 and the Table of Ranks in 1722, had a lasting impact on Russia, and many
Peter_the_Great
British politician
Robert Vyner (1717–1799), was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1754 and 1796. Vyner was the only son of Robert
Robert_Vyner_(1717–1799)
Events from the year 1717 in Canada. French Monarch: Louis XV British and Irish Monarch: George I Governor General of New France: Philippe de Rigaud Vaudreuil
1717_in_Canada
Princess of Poland (1699–1717)
Marianna "Anna" Leszczyńska (25 May 1699 – 20 June 1717) was Princess of Poland as the eldest child of King Stanisław Leszczyński and Catherine Opalińska
Anna_Leszczyńska_(1699–1717)
English politician and landowner
Thomas Brand (senior) (c. 1717 – 1770) was an English country landowner of The Hoo, Kimpton, Hertfordshire and politician who sat in the House of Commons
Thomas Brand (British politician, died 1770)
Thomas_Brand_(British_politician,_died_1770)
1717 battle
Danbue. The Ottomans won the battle and captured the Austrian commander. In 1717, Count Claude Florimond de Mercy found a way to transport supplies to Pančevo
Battle_of_Slankamen_(1717)
Banat and capture Mehadia from the Austrians. The Austrian garrison in July 1717 consisted of about 1,000 troops. The garrison leader, Major Herlenval, received
Siege_of_Mehadia
The Battle of Iași in 1717 was a military engagement between the Habsburgs and the Moldavian–Tatar forces. The Habsburgs invaded Iaşi but were repelled
Battle_of_Iași_(1717)
1717 treaty between the Netherlands, France, and Britain
The Triple Alliance was a defence pact signed on 4 January 1717 in The Hague between the Dutch Republic, France and Great Britain, against Bourbon Spain
Triple_Alliance_(1717)
Events from the year 1717 in France. Monarch – Louis XV Regent: Philip II of Orleans 4 January (24 December 1716 OS) – Triple Alliance treaty between France
1717_in_France
Hotel skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
1717 Broadway is a skyscraper in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. At 750 feet (230 m) high, it is the tallest hotel in North America
1717_Broadway
William Talbot (18 May 1717 – 2 March 1774), often called "Talbot of Kineton" after his first living Kineton in Warwickshire, was an evangelical clergyman
William_Talbot_(1717–1774)
Welsh politician
William Robinson (c. 1668 – 15 November 1717), of Gwersyllt, Denbighshire, was a Welsh politician. He sat in the Parliament of England as the Member of
William_Robinson_(died_1717)
French musket
French infantry musket used in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was made in 1717 and was last produced during the 1840s. However, it still saw limited use
Charleville_musket
Jonathan Hornblower (30 October 1717 – 7 December 1780) was an English pioneer of steam power, the son of Joseph Hornblower and brother of Josiah Hornblower
Jonathan Hornblower (born 1717)
Jonathan_Hornblower_(born_1717)
1711 opera by George Frideric Handel
England for several decades. Rinaldo was revived in London regularly up to 1717, and in a revised version in 1731; of all Handel's operas, Rinaldo was the
Rinaldo_(opera)
Priest and founder of the Ashanti Empire
Okomfo Anokye (c.1655 – c.1717?/c.1719) was the first priest (Okomfo) of the Ashanti Empire. Anokye is known for his participation in the expansion of
Okomfo_Anokye
Irish peer and politician
an MP three times, from 1692 to 1693, from 1703 to 1713 and from 1715 to 1717. Allen sat also as Member of Parliament (MP) for County Carlow between 1795
John Allen, 1st Viscount Allen
John_Allen,_1st_Viscount_Allen
The Manipur – Burmese wars of 1717–1749 were a series of conflicts between Manipur under Gharib Niwaz and the Toungoo dynasty of Burma. The conflict between
Manipuri–Burmese wars of 1717 to 1749
Manipuri–Burmese_wars_of_1717_to_1749
were led by Dervish Bey Fidahić and Mehmed Agha Atić. On September 12th, 1717, the army was able to leave Rača, and on the 15th they arrived near Zvornik
Siege_of_Zvornik
English Member of Parliament (1639–1717)
Sir John Parsons (1639 – 25 January 1717) of The Priory, Reigate, Surrey, was an English brewer, Royal Navy victualler and Tory politician, who sat in
John_Parsons_(died_1717)
Team 1717, D’Penguineers, were a FIRST Robotics team associated with the Dos Pueblos High School Engineering Academy (DPEA) in Goleta, California. D’Penguineers
D'Penguineers
Welsh lawyer and politician (died 1717)
Sir John Trevor (c. 1637 – 20 May 1717) was a Welsh lawyer and politician. He was Speaker of the English House of Commons from 1685 to 1687 (the Loyal
John_Trevor_(speaker)
French jurist and man of letters
Geneva (1971)(p. 51) Les référentiels des autorités SUDOC. Lefèvre, André (1717-1768), online André Lefèvre on data.bnf.fr André Lefèvre on Wikisource
André_Lefèvre_(1717–1768)
Croatian troops, and 2 mortars. Both generals advanced on Novi. On September 5, 1717, both generals set up a camp on the Sirovac river on the Una. Their plan
Siege_of_Novi
English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer
David Garrick (19 February 1716 – 20 January 1779) was an English actor who wrote, produced and influenced nearly all aspects of 18th century European
David_Garrick
Act of the Parliament of Great Britain
The Indemnity Act 1717 (3 Geo. 1. c. 19, also referred to as the Act of Grace and Free Pardon, was an act of the Parliament of Great Britain. The act was
Indemnity_Act_1717
The year 1717 in science and technology involved: Thomas Fairchild, a nurseryman at Hoxton in the East End of London, becomes the first person to produce
1717_in_science
Surname list
a surname. Notable people with the surname include: John Hathorne (1641–1717), American merchant and judge, son of William William Hathorne (c.1606–1681)
Hathorne
Noble family of the Holy Roman Empire
elector-archbishop of Mainz in 1695. The latter's brother Melchior (1644–1717) acquired the fief of Reichelsburg (near Aub) from the prince-bishop of Wurzburg
House_of_Schönborn
fellows of the Royal Society elected in 1717. Henry Barham (c. 1670–1726) Roger Gale (1672–1744) Orlando Gee (fl. 1717–1723) John Hadley (1682–1744) Johann
List of fellows of the Royal Society elected in 1717
List_of_fellows_of_the_Royal_Society_elected_in_1717
German composer (1685–1750)
cantata, Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63, premiered in 1714 or 1715. In 1717 Bach fell out of favour in Weimar and, according to the court secretary's
Johann_Sebastian_Bach
February 23, 1689, aged 28), along with 143 of his crew. 1716 in piracy 1717 for other events 1718 in piracy Timeline of piracy Wombwell, James (2010)
1717_in_piracy
British soldier and politician
Colonel Philip Howard (5 March 1629 – September 1717) was a British soldier and politician, the seventh son of Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire. Howard
Philip_Howard_(1629–1717)
Julian calendar), 1717 — Astrakhan Governorate was formed on the southern lands of Kazan Governorate. December 3 (November 22), 1717 — Nizhny Novgorod
Timeline of the administrative division of Russia 1708–1764
Timeline_of_the_administrative_division_of_Russia_1708–1764
French writer (1653-1727)
hôtels particuliers in the seventh edition of his travel guide, published in 1717. From the very beginning, Brice knew how to include in his publication those
Germain_Brice
briefly served as Commander-in-Chief, The Thames from 12 November 1717 to 1 December 1717. Promoted to captain in January 1694, Caldwell commanded, successively
William Caldwell (Royal Navy officer)
William_Caldwell_(Royal_Navy_officer)
French mathematician (1717–1783)
d'Alembert (/ˌdæləmˈbɛər/ DAL-əm-BAIR; French: [ʒɑ̃ lə ʁɔ̃ dalɑ̃bɛʁ]; 16 November 1717 – 29 October 1783) was a French mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and
Jean_Le_Rond_d'Alembert
English soldier, courtier and Member of Parliament
Colonel Henry Cornewall (c. 1654 – 22 February 1717) was an English soldier, courtier and Member of Parliament. He was born the eldest son of Edward Cornewall
Henry Cornewall (MP for Weobley)
Henry_Cornewall_(MP_for_Weobley)
British merchant (1717 - 1784)
Robert Hibbert (1717 – 12 January 1784) was a British merchant in Manchester with commercial premises on King's Street. Robert was one of three sons born
Robert_Hibbert_(1717–1784)
Military commander in 18th-century India (died 1979)
commander and the main supporter of Sambhaji II of Kolhapur from 1717 to 1719. Before 1717, he served Shahu for a brief period. After the battle of Vadgaon
Yashwantrao_Thorat
English politician
Henry Vincent (1653 – 28 December 1717) was an English politician and lawyer who sat as MP for Mitchell in March 1681, Truro from 1685 till 1687 and 2
Henry_Vincent_(1653–1717)
The list of ship launches in 1717 includes a chronological list of some ships launched in 1717. "Portugese[sic] Third Rate ship of the line 'Nossa Senhora
List_of_ship_launches_in_1717
a complete list of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain for the year 1717. For acts passed until 1707, see the list of acts of the Parliament of England
List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1717
List_of_acts_of_the_Parliament_of_Great_Britain_from_1717
Fort in Goa, India
enemy of the Portuguese held the fort for two years. The Portuguese came in 1717, and carried out extensive repairs of the fort, adding features like bastions
Chapora_Fort
British army officer and politician (1648–1717)
Sir Henry Belasyse (1648 – 14 December 1717) was a British army officer and politician from County Durham who sat as MP for a number of constituencies
Henry_Belasyse_(died_1717)
English army officer
from 1713 to 1741 and Lord Lieutenant of the Tower Hamlets from 1715 to 1717. Hatton Compton was one of three sons and two daughters of Sir Charles Compton
Hatton_Compton
1717 treaty between Russia and Iran
The Russo-Iranian treaty of 1717 was concluded in late July 1717 between the Tsardom of Russia and Safavid Iran. The treaty was facilitated by Russian
Russo-Iranian_treaty_of_1717
British politician (1691–1762)
envoy to Spain from 1715 to 1717. He changed his surname to Dodington by a private act of Parliament, Bubb's Name Act 1717 (4 Geo. 1. c. 1 Pr.). In 1720
George Dodington, 1st Baron Melcombe
George_Dodington,_1st_Baron_Melcombe
Monarch of the Kingdom of Asante
Osei Kofi Tutu I (c. 1660 – c. 1717) was one of the founders of the Ashanti Empire, assisted by Okomfo Anokye, his chief priest. He led an alliance of
Osei_Kofi_Tutu_I
It is named after the Château de Ventadour. The title became extinct in 1717 when Louis Charles de Lévis died without a male heir. French Wikipedia Article
Duke_of_Ventadour
British administrator
the deputy-governor of Bencoolen from 1712 to 1717 and as governor of the Madras Presidency from 1717 to 1720. He re-built Hertford Castle in England
Joseph_Collett
Volcano in Guatemala
Caballeros before its final move in 1776 were the San Miguel earthquakes in 1717. In the city, people also believed that the proximity of the Volcán de Fuego
Volcán_de_Fuego
Historic building in California (1925–1988)
Office, also known as Old Post Office, was a historic building located at 1717 N. Vine Street in Hollywood, California. Hollywood Post Office was built
Hollywood_Post_Office
Viceroyalty of the Spanish Empire (1717–1822)
Nueva Granada) or Viceroyalty of Santa Fe, was the name given on 27 May 1717 to the jurisdiction of the Spanish Empire in northern South America, corresponding
Viceroyalty_of_New_Granada
1717 naval battle of the Great Northern War
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Battle_of_Gothenburg
British Member of Parliament (died 1743)
Sussex from 24 April 1713 to 8 August 1713 and again from 1715 to 12 April 1717. "LEEVES, Robert (c.1685-1743), of Steyning, Suss. | History of Parliament
Robert_Leeves
Scottish-born politician in Ireland (1717–1788)
Sir William Montgomery, 1st Baronet (9 November 1717 – 25 December 1788) was a Scottish-born politician in Ireland. Montgomery was born in Scotland, the
Sir William Montgomery, 1st Baronet
Sir_William_Montgomery,_1st_Baronet
Irish nobleman
Lucius O'Brien (1675–1717) was an Irish nobleman of the O'Brien family of Dromoland. He was the son of Donat O'Brien, 1st Baronet and Lucia Hamilton, the
Lucius_O'Brien_(died_1717)
British politician and militia officer (1717–1781)
Thomas de Grey (c. 1717 – 23 June 1781) was a British politician and militia officer. He was the eldest surviving son of Thomas de Grey and Elizabeth Windham
Thomas_de_Grey_(1717–1781)
Georgian statesman
sakhltukhutsesi of the Kingdom of Kartli (1695, 1717–1722) and vakil (governor) of Kartli for the Iranian Shah Soltan Hoseyn (1717–1722) Edisher Tsitsishvili belonged
Edisher_Tsitsishvili
"Fet-Mats" Israelsson (d. 1677), in a flooded part of the copper workings. 1717: Michele Mercati's Metallotheca is published, 124 years after his death.
1710s_in_archaeology
Events from the year 1717 in Scotland. Secretary of State for Scotland: The Duke of Roxburghe Lord Advocate – Sir David Dalrymple, 1st Baronet Solicitor
1717_in_Scotland
French nobleman
Beauharnais (French pronunciation: [klod də boaʁnɛ]; Rochefort, 16 January 1717 – Paris, 25 December 1784) was a French nobleman. He was the second son of
Claude de Beauharnais (1717–1784)
Claude_de_Beauharnais_(1717–1784)
session of the parliament of George I, which met from 27 August 1717 until 23 December 1717. This session was also traditionally cited as 4 G. 1. Distress
List of acts of the Parliament of Ireland, 1711–1720
List_of_acts_of_the_Parliament_of_Ireland,_1711–1720
Title in the peerage of Ireland
second Baronet. He represented County Limerick in the Irish Parliament. In 1717 he was created Baron Southwell, of Castle Mattress, in the County of Limerick
Viscount_Southwell
English pirate (1689–1717)
Captain Samuel Bellamy (c. 23 February 1689 – 26 April 1717), erroneously known as "Black Sam" Bellamy, was an English sailor turned pirate during the
Samuel_Bellamy
British Member of Parliament (1678–1718)
was a British MP who served as the Lord Commissioner of the Treasury from 1717 to 1718. Micklethwaite was born in 1678 and was baptised on 19 July at Holy
Thomas_Micklethwaite
18th-century Christian abbot
Andreas; April 2, 1640 in Lucerne – November 28, 1717) was abbot of the Abbey of Saint Gall from 1696 to 1717. Abbot Leodegar was the son of the baker Heinrich
Leodegar_Bürgisser
French painter, designer and etcher
Jean-François Clermont (1717 – 9 April 1807) was a French painter, designer and etcher. He was born in Paris. He may have been a descendent of Jean Clermont
Jean-François_Clermont
English landowner and diplomat
Fulke Greville (1717–1806) of Wilbury House, Newton Toney, Wiltshire, England, was an English landowner, diplomat and writer. He was the son of Algernon
Fulke_Greville_(1717–1806)
John Gray (23 February 1646 - 24 November 1717) was an Episcopalian minister of the Church of Scotland. In 1689, he 'became a non-juror'. as part of the
John Gray (Episcopalian minister)
John_Gray_(Episcopalian_minister)
British politician; (1717–1788)
Abel Smith (baptised 14 March 1717 – 12 July 1788) of Wilford House in the parish of Wilford, near Nottingham, England, was one of the leading bankers
Abel_Smith_(1717–1788)
English poet (1688–1744)
poetry including An Essay on Criticism (1711), The Rape of the Lock (1712–1717), The Dunciad (1728–1743), and for his translations of Homer. Pope is often
Alexander_Pope
Oirat-Mongol kingdom in Tibet (1642-1717)
Khanate was a Mongol Oirat khanate based in the Tibetan Plateau from 1642 to 1717. Based in modern Qinghai, it was founded by Güshi Khan in 1642 after defeating
Khoshut_Khanate
Events in the year 1717 in Norway. Monarch: Frederick IV Niels Wernersen was ennobled, and given the noble family name Werenskiold. Seminarium Lapponicum
1717_in_Norway
1718–20 war between Spain and a European alliance
peace terms. The Treaty of The Hague (1720) restored the position prior to 1717, with Savoy and Austria exchanging Sardinia and Sicily. Under the 1713 Peace
War_of_the_Quadruple_Alliance
British politician (1675–1722)
politician from the Spencer family. He served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1714–1717), Lord Privy Seal (1715–1716), Lord President of the Council (1718–1719)
Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland
Charles_Spencer,_3rd_Earl_of_Sunderland
American pastor
Daniel Gookin (July 12, 1650 – January 8, 1717/18) was an American pastor. He was the Librarian of Harvard from 1674 to 1676 and from 1679 to 1681. Gookin
Daniel_Gookin_(pastor)
Dutch publisher of maps
Beek née Anna van Westerstee (25 November 1657, The Hague - after October 1717, The Hague), was a Dutch publisher of maps. Anna van Westerstee (later known
Anna_van_Westerstee_Beek
Act of the Parliament of Great Britain
The Piracy Act 1717 (4 Geo. 1. c. 11), sometimes called the Transportation Act 1717 or the Felons' Act 1717 (1718 in New Style), was an act of the Parliament
Piracy_Act_1717
1717 invasion of Bahrain by Oman
The 1717 Omani invasion of Bahrain was the invasion of Bahrain in 1717 by the Imamate of Oman, bringing an end to the 115-year rule by the declining Safavid
1717 Omani invasion of Bahrain
1717_Omani_invasion_of_Bahrain
18th-century Roman Catholic bishop
Reggio (1660–1717) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Titular Patriarch of Constantinople (1716–1717) and Bishop of Catania (1693–1717). Andrea Riggio
Andrea_Riggio
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