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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1709. This year saw 9 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.

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  1. Frisian Stadtholder and Prince of Orange John William Friso (21) weds Dutch Countess Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel (21)

    Frisian Stadtholder and Prince of Orange John William Friso (21) weds Dutch Countess Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel (21), until his death in 1702

  2. Great Northern War: Peter the Great of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava; Charles goes into

    Great Northern War: Peter the Great of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava; Charles goes into exile in Bender, Ottoman Empire

  3. Dike at Hardinxveld breaks, flooding Alblasserwaard in the Netherlands

    Dike at Hardinxveld breaks, flooding Alblasserwaard in the Netherlands

  4. Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe first opens its doors in Mexico City on the site of two apparitions of the Virgin - no

    Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe first opens its doors in Mexico City on the site of two apparitions of the Virgin - now a basilica and the holiest church in Mexico

  5. Battle of Poltava; Russians defeat Swedes, end of Swedish empire as a major power

    The Battle of Poltava fought on 8 July 1709, was the decisive and largest battle of the Great Northern War.

  6. First known ascent in a hot-air balloon by Bartolomeu de Gusmão (indoors)

    First known ascent in a hot-air balloon by Bartolomeu de Gusmão (indoors)

  7. First major group of Swiss German colonists reaches North and South Carolina

    First major group of Swiss German colonists reaches North and South Carolina

  8. Battle at Malplaquet during War of the Spanish Succession: English, Austrian and Dutch Great Alliance defeat France

    The Battle of Malplaquet took place on 11 September 1709 during the War of the Spanish Succession, near Taisnières-sur-Hon in France, then part of the Spanish Netherlands.

  9. England and the Netherlands sign the anti-French First Barrier Treaty ("Barrieretraktaat")

    England and the Netherlands sign the anti-French First Barrier Treaty ("Barrieretraktaat")

  10. Samuel Johnson is born

    Samuel Johnson writer and lexicographer, known for english writer and lexicographer, was born on 1709-09-18. Samuel Johnson (18 September [O.S.

Events

Frisian Stadtholder and Prince of Orange John William Friso (21) weds Dutch Countess Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel (21)

Frisian Stadtholder and Prince of Orange John William Friso (21) weds Dutch Countess Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel (21), until his death in 1702

Great Northern War: Peter the Great of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava; Charles goes into

Great Northern War: Peter the Great of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava; Charles goes into exile in Bender, Ottoman Empire

Dike at Hardinxveld breaks, flooding Alblasserwaard in the Netherlands

Dike at Hardinxveld breaks, flooding Alblasserwaard in the Netherlands

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe first opens its doors in Mexico City on the site of two apparitions of the Virgin - no

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe first opens its doors in Mexico City on the site of two apparitions of the Virgin - now a basilica and the holiest church in Mexico

Battle of Poltava; Russians defeat Swedes, end of Swedish empire as a major power

The Battle of Poltava fought on 8 July 1709, was the decisive and largest battle of the Great Northern War.

First known ascent in a hot-air balloon by Bartolomeu de Gusmão (indoors)

First known ascent in a hot-air balloon by Bartolomeu de Gusmão (indoors)

First major group of Swiss German colonists reaches North and South Carolina

First major group of Swiss German colonists reaches North and South Carolina

Battle at Malplaquet during War of the Spanish Succession: English, Austrian and Dutch Great Alliance defeat France

The Battle of Malplaquet took place on 11 September 1709 during the War of the Spanish Succession, near Taisnières-sur-Hon in France, then part of the Spanish Netherlands.

England and the Netherlands sign the anti-French First Barrier Treaty ("Barrieretraktaat")

England and the Netherlands sign the anti-French First Barrier Treaty ("Barrieretraktaat")

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1709?
In 1709, there were 9 significant historical events. Notable events include Frisian Stadtholder and Prince of Orange John William Friso (21) weds Dutch Countess Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel (21), Great Northern War: Peter the Great of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava; Charles goes into , Dike at Hardinxveld breaks, flooding Alblasserwaard in the Netherlands.
Who was born in 1709?
1 notable figure was born in 1709, including Samuel Johnson is born.

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