Typewriter patented by Englishman Henry Mill (built years later)
Typewriter patented by Englishman Henry Mill (built years later)
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1714. This year saw 13 significant events.
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Typewriter patented by Englishman Henry Mill (built years later)
Typewriter patented by Englishman Henry Mill (built years later)
Battle of Gangut: Russian Navy wins its first major victory during the Great Northern War against Sweden
In the Great Northern War (1700–1721) a coalition led by Russia successfully contested the supremacy of Sweden in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.
Treaty of Baden is signed by the Holy Roman Empire and France, ending the War of the Spanish Succession; France retains
Treaty of Baden is signed by the Holy Roman Empire and France, ending the War of the Spanish Succession; France retains Alsace and Landau, and Austria gains the east bank of the Rhine
Nicholas Rowe's play "The Tragedy of Jane Shore" premieres in London
The Tragedy of Jane Shore is a 1714 historical tragedy by the British writer Nicholas Rowe.
Parliament of Paris accepts Pope Clement XI's "Unigenitus" decree
Parliament of Paris accepts Pope Clement XI's "Unigenitus" decree
Treaty of Rastatt signed by Austria and France ending hostilities between them during the War of the Spanish Succession
Treaty of Rastatt signed by Austria and France ending hostilities between them during the War of the Spanish Succession
Prussia and Russia sign secret treaty
Prussia and Russia sign secret treaty
Spain & Netherlands sign peace and trade agreement
The Peace of Ryswick, or Rijswijk, were a series of treaties signed in the Dutch city of Rijswijk between 20 September and 30 October 1697.
Battle of Aland, Russian fleet overpowers larger Swedish naval force
Battle of Aland, Russian fleet overpowers larger Swedish naval force
Battle at Hango (Hangut): Russians defeat Swedish fleet
Battle at Hango (Hangut): Russians defeat Swedish fleet
French and Spanish troops under the Duke of Berwick occupy Barcelona
The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict, fought between 1701 and 1714.
People riot due to a beer tax in Alkmaar, Netherlands
People riot due to a beer tax in Alkmaar, Netherlands
A highway in Bronx is laid out, later renamed East 233rd Street
A highway in Bronx is laid out, later renamed East 233rd Street
Events
Battle of Gangut: Russian Navy wins its first major victory during the Great Northern War against Sweden
In the Great Northern War (1700–1721) a coalition led by Russia successfully contested the supremacy of Sweden in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.
Treaty of Baden is signed by the Holy Roman Empire and France, ending the War of the Spanish Succession; France retains
Treaty of Baden is signed by the Holy Roman Empire and France, ending the War of the Spanish Succession; France retains Alsace and Landau, and Austria gains the east bank of the Rhine
Nicholas Rowe's play "The Tragedy of Jane Shore" premieres in London
The Tragedy of Jane Shore is a 1714 historical tragedy by the British writer Nicholas Rowe.
Parliament of Paris accepts Pope Clement XI's "Unigenitus" decree
Parliament of Paris accepts Pope Clement XI's "Unigenitus" decree
Treaty of Rastatt signed by Austria and France ending hostilities between them during the War of the Spanish Succession
Treaty of Rastatt signed by Austria and France ending hostilities between them during the War of the Spanish Succession
Prussia and Russia sign secret treaty
Prussia and Russia sign secret treaty
Spain & Netherlands sign peace and trade agreement
The Peace of Ryswick, or Rijswijk, were a series of treaties signed in the Dutch city of Rijswijk between 20 September and 30 October 1697.
Battle of Aland, Russian fleet overpowers larger Swedish naval force
Battle of Aland, Russian fleet overpowers larger Swedish naval force
Battle at Hango (Hangut): Russians defeat Swedish fleet
Battle at Hango (Hangut): Russians defeat Swedish fleet
French and Spanish troops under the Duke of Berwick occupy Barcelona
The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict, fought between 1701 and 1714.
People riot due to a beer tax in Alkmaar, Netherlands
People riot due to a beer tax in Alkmaar, Netherlands
A highway in Bronx is laid out, later renamed East 233rd Street
A highway in Bronx is laid out, later renamed East 233rd Street
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1714?
- In 1714, there were 13 significant historical events. Notable events include Typewriter patented by Englishman Henry Mill (built years later), Battle of Gangut: Russian Navy wins its first major victory during the Great Northern War against Sweden, Treaty of Baden is signed by the Holy Roman Empire and France, ending the War of the Spanish Succession; France retains .