William Penn presents the Charter of Privileges, guaranteeing religious freedom for the colony of Pennsylvania
William Penn presents the Charter of Privileges, guaranteeing religious freedom for the colony of Pennsylvania
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1701. This year saw 11 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1701 Timeline
William Penn presents the Charter of Privileges, guaranteeing religious freedom for the colony of Pennsylvania
William Penn presents the Charter of Privileges, guaranteeing religious freedom for the colony of Pennsylvania
Frisia & Groningen (Netherlands) begin use of Gregorian calendar
Frisia & Groningen (Netherlands) begin use of Gregorian calendar
Frederick I and Sophie Charlotte of Hanover crowned king and queen of Prussia
Sophia Dorothea of Hanover (26 March [O.S. 16 March] 1687 – 28 June 1757; German: Sophie Dorothea von Hannover) was Queen in Prussia and Electress of Brandenburg during the reign of her husband, King...
France, Cologne & Bavaria sign alliance
The Grand Alliance was signed on 20 December 1689 by William III, King of England and Scotland, and Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor.
The War of the Spanish Succession begins
The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict, fought between 1701 and 1714.
French trader and soldier Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founds trading post at Fort Pontchartrain; later becomes the city
French trader and soldier Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founds trading post at Fort Pontchartrain; later becomes the city of Detroit
Huron chief Kondiaronk urges First Nations people to sign a peace settlement with France and dies the next day, resultin
Huron chief Kondiaronk urges First Nations people to sign a peace settlement with France and dies the next day, resulting in the Great Peace of Montreal
The Peace of Montreal: Thirty Amerindian tribes sign an accord guaranteeing their neutrality in the event of conflict be
The Peace of Montreal: Thirty Amerindian tribes sign an accord guaranteeing their neutrality in the event of conflict between France and England [1]
Germany, England, and the Netherlands sign an anti-French covenant
James II and VII (14 October 1633 O.S. – 16 September 1701) was King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII from February 1685 until he was deposed in the 1688 Glorious...
Divorce is legalized in Maryland
Divorce is legalized in Maryland
Collegiate School of Connecticut (Yale University) is chartered in New Haven
Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
James II dies
James II dies
Events
Frisia & Groningen (Netherlands) begin use of Gregorian calendar
Frisia & Groningen (Netherlands) begin use of Gregorian calendar
Frederick I and Sophie Charlotte of Hanover crowned king and queen of Prussia
Sophia Dorothea of Hanover (26 March [O.S. 16 March] 1687 – 28 June 1757; German: Sophie Dorothea von Hannover) was Queen in Prussia and Electress of Brandenburg during the reign of her husband, King...
France, Cologne & Bavaria sign alliance
The Grand Alliance was signed on 20 December 1689 by William III, King of England and Scotland, and Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor.
The War of the Spanish Succession begins
The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict, fought between 1701 and 1714.
French trader and soldier Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founds trading post at Fort Pontchartrain; later becomes the city
French trader and soldier Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founds trading post at Fort Pontchartrain; later becomes the city of Detroit
Huron chief Kondiaronk urges First Nations people to sign a peace settlement with France and dies the next day, resultin
Huron chief Kondiaronk urges First Nations people to sign a peace settlement with France and dies the next day, resulting in the Great Peace of Montreal
The Peace of Montreal: Thirty Amerindian tribes sign an accord guaranteeing their neutrality in the event of conflict be
The Peace of Montreal: Thirty Amerindian tribes sign an accord guaranteeing their neutrality in the event of conflict between France and England [1]
Germany, England, and the Netherlands sign an anti-French covenant
James II and VII (14 October 1633 O.S. – 16 September 1701) was King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII from February 1685 until he was deposed in the 1688 Glorious...
Divorce is legalized in Maryland
Divorce is legalized in Maryland
Collegiate School of Connecticut (Yale University) is chartered in New Haven
Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1701?
- In 1701, there were 11 significant historical events. Notable events include William Penn presents the Charter of Privileges, guaranteeing religious freedom for the colony of Pennsylvania, Frisia & Groningen (Netherlands) begin use of Gregorian calendar, Frederick I and Sophie Charlotte of Hanover crowned king and queen of Prussia.
- Who died in 1701?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1701, including James II dies.