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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1719. This year saw 7 significant events.

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  1. Britain, Hannover, Saxony-Poland and Austria sign anti-Prussian Russian pact

    Britain, Hannover, Saxony-Poland and Austria sign anti-Prussian Russian pact

  2. Liechtenstein becomes a member state of the Holy Roman Empire

    Liechtenstein, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein, is a doubly landlocked country in the Central European Alps.

  3. The Onderlinge van 1719 u.a., the oldest existing life insurance company in the Netherlands is founded

    The Onderlinge van 1719 u.a., the oldest existing life insurance company in the Netherlands is founded

  4. Jacobite Rising: Battle of Glen Shiel - Jacobite army defeated by British forces

    The Battle of Glen Shiel took place on 10 June 1719 in the Scottish Highlands, during the Jacobite rising of 1719.

  5. Sweden & Hannover sign for peace Treaty of Stockholm

    Sweden & Hannover sign for peace Treaty of Stockholm

  6. First recorded display of Aurora Borealis (northern lights) in New England

    First recorded display of Aurora Borealis (northern lights) in New England

  7. Thomas Fleet publishes "Mother Goose's Melodies For Children" in Boston, Massachusetts

    Thomas Fleet (September 8, 1685 – July 21, 1758) was an English printer who came to the British colonies in America and established himself as a printer and publisher in Boston.

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What happened in 1719?
In 1719, there were 7 significant historical events. Notable events include Britain, Hannover, Saxony-Poland and Austria sign anti-Prussian Russian pact, Liechtenstein becomes a member state of the Holy Roman Empire, The Onderlinge van 1719 u.a., the oldest existing life insurance company in the Netherlands is founded.

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