Johann Sebastian Bach dedicates his Brandenburg Concertos to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt
Johann Sebastian Bach dedicates his Brandenburg Concertos to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1721. This year saw 11 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.
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1721 Timeline
Johann Sebastian Bach dedicates his Brandenburg Concertos to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt
Johann Sebastian Bach dedicates his Brandenburg Concertos to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt
Tsar Peter the Great titles himself "Emperor of All Russia"
The emperor and autocrat of all Russia was the official title of the Russian monarch from 1721 to 1917. The title originated in connection with Russia's victory in the Great Northern War (1700–1721)...
British Chancellor Exchequer John Aislabie confined in London Tower
British Chancellor Exchequer John Aislabie confined in London Tower
France and Spain sign the Treaty of Madrid
The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict, fought between 1701 and 1714.
HMS Seahorse, infected with smallpox, arrives in Boston Harbor, causing the first outbreak in two decades; half of the p
HMS Seahorse, infected with smallpox, arrives in Boston Harbor, causing the first outbreak in two decades; half of the population contracts it, resulting in 850 deaths [1]
Michelangiolo dei Conti succeeds Pope Clement XI, as Innocent XIII
Michelangiolo dei Conti succeeds Pope Clement XI, as Innocent XIII
John Copson becomes America's 1st insurance agent
John Copson becomes America's 1st insurance agent
South Carolina formally incorporated as a royal colony
South Carolina formally incorporated as a royal colony
England signs Treaty of Madrid
England signs Treaty of Madrid
Dr Zabdiel Boylston gives 1st smallpox inoculations in America
Dr Zabdiel Boylston gives 1st smallpox inoculations in America
Russian and Swedish sign Treaty of Nystad, ending North Sea War
The Russian Empire spanned most of northern Eurasia from its establishment in November 1721 until the proclamation of the Russian Republic in September 1917.
Roger Sherman is born
Roger Sherman, American lawyer, statesman, and founding father, known for american lawyer, statesman, and founding father, was born on 1721-04-19.
Peyton Randolph is born
Peyton Randolph, American founding father of the united states, known for founding father of the united states, was born on 1721-09-10.
Events
Tsar Peter the Great titles himself "Emperor of All Russia"
The emperor and autocrat of all Russia was the official title of the Russian monarch from 1721 to 1917. The title originated in connection with Russia's victory in the Great Northern War (1700–1721)...
British Chancellor Exchequer John Aislabie confined in London Tower
British Chancellor Exchequer John Aislabie confined in London Tower
France and Spain sign the Treaty of Madrid
The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict, fought between 1701 and 1714.
HMS Seahorse, infected with smallpox, arrives in Boston Harbor, causing the first outbreak in two decades; half of the p
HMS Seahorse, infected with smallpox, arrives in Boston Harbor, causing the first outbreak in two decades; half of the population contracts it, resulting in 850 deaths [1]
Michelangiolo dei Conti succeeds Pope Clement XI, as Innocent XIII
Michelangiolo dei Conti succeeds Pope Clement XI, as Innocent XIII
John Copson becomes America's 1st insurance agent
John Copson becomes America's 1st insurance agent
South Carolina formally incorporated as a royal colony
South Carolina formally incorporated as a royal colony
England signs Treaty of Madrid
England signs Treaty of Madrid
Dr Zabdiel Boylston gives 1st smallpox inoculations in America
Dr Zabdiel Boylston gives 1st smallpox inoculations in America
Russian and Swedish sign Treaty of Nystad, ending North Sea War
The Russian Empire spanned most of northern Eurasia from its establishment in November 1721 until the proclamation of the Russian Republic in September 1917.
Famous Births
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Roger Sherman is born
Roger Sherman, American lawyer, statesman, and founding father, known for american lawyer, statesman, and founding father, was born on 1721-04-19.
birth
Peyton Randolph is born
Peyton Randolph, American founding father of the united states, known for founding father of the united states, was born on 1721-09-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1721?
- In 1721, there were 11 significant historical events. Notable events include Johann Sebastian Bach dedicates his Brandenburg Concertos to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt, Tsar Peter the Great titles himself "Emperor of All Russia", British Chancellor Exchequer John Aislabie confined in London Tower.
- Who was born in 1721?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1721, including Roger Sherman is born, Peyton Randolph is born.