Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1711. This year saw 4 significant events. 2 notable figures were born. 1 notable figure passed away.
Antoin de Guiscard, a French and English spy, fails in an attempt to murder English Chancellor of the Exchequer Robert Harley; Harley survives stabbing, and Guiscard dies later from injuries sustained in the fracas
Peter I was the Tsar of all Russia from 1682 and the first Emperor of Russia from 1721 until his death in 1725. He reigned jointly with his half-brother Ivan V until 1696.
British fleet under Admiral Hovenden Walker loses 950 men when 8 ships founder on rocks at Île-aux-Oeufs on their way to attack Quebec
French troops occupy Rio de Janeiro
Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, French author, known for french author, was born on 1711-04-26.
David Hume, Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist, known for scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist, was born on 1711-05-07.
John William Friso, Dutch prince of orange, dutch prince, known for prince of orange, dutch prince, died on 1711-07-14.
Antoin de Guiscard, a French and English spy, fails in an attempt to murder English Chancellor of the Exchequer Robert Harley; Harley survives stabbing, and Guiscard dies later from injuries sustained in the fracas
Peter I was the Tsar of all Russia from 1682 and the first Emperor of Russia from 1721 until his death in 1725. He reigned jointly with his half-brother Ivan V until 1696.
British fleet under Admiral Hovenden Walker loses 950 men when 8 ships founder on rocks at Île-aux-Oeufs on their way to attack Quebec
French troops occupy Rio de Janeiro
Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, French author, known for french author, was born on 1711-04-26.
David Hume, Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist, known for scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist, was born on 1711-05-07.