French King Louis XV (15) marries Polish princess Marie Leszczyńska (22)
Louis XV, known as Louis the Beloved, was King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death in 1774. He succeeded his great-grandfather Louis XIV at the age of five.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1725. This year saw 7 significant events. 4 notable figures were born. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1725 Timeline
French King Louis XV (15) marries Polish princess Marie Leszczyńska (22)
Louis XV, known as Louis the Beloved, was King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death in 1774. He succeeded his great-grandfather Louis XIV at the age of five.
Benjamin Franklin arrives in London [OS=Dec 24 1724]
Benjamin Franklin arrives in London [OS=Dec 24 1724]
10 sleeping Indians scalped by whites in New Hampshire for £100 a scalp bounty
10 sleeping Indians scalped by whites in New Hampshire for £100 a scalp bounty
Spain and Austria sign trade treaty
The Peace of Vienna, also known as the First Treaty of Vienna, was a series of four treaties signed between 30 April 1725 and 5 November 1725 involving the Habsburg Monarchy, the Holy Roman Empire...
Britain, France, Hanover, and Prussia sign the Covenant of Hanover
Britain, France, Hanover, and Prussia sign the Covenant of Hanover
Foundation of Rosario in Argentina.
Foundation of Rosario in Argentina.
Spain and Austria sign a secret treaty
The Peace of Vienna, also known as the First Treaty of Vienna, was a series of four treaties signed between 30 April 1725 and 5 November 1725 involving the Habsburg Monarchy, the Holy Roman Empire...
Louis Mandrin is born
Louis Mandrin, French outlaw, known for french outlaw, was born on 1725-02-11. Louis Mandrin (pronounced lwi mɑ̃dʁɛ̃; 11 February 1725 – 26 May 1755) was a French smuggler (highwayman) from Dauphiné..
Giacomo Casanova is born
Giacomo Casanova, Italian venetian adventurer and writer, known for venetian adventurer and writer, was born on 1725-04-02.
John Wilkes is born
John Wilkes, English radical, journalist, and politician, known for english radical, journalist, and politician, was born on 1725-10-17.
Robert Clive is born
Robert Clive, British military officer, known for british military officer, was born on 1725-09-29.
Peter the Great dies
Peter the Great dies
Events
Benjamin Franklin arrives in London [OS=Dec 24 1724]
Benjamin Franklin arrives in London [OS=Dec 24 1724]
10 sleeping Indians scalped by whites in New Hampshire for £100 a scalp bounty
10 sleeping Indians scalped by whites in New Hampshire for £100 a scalp bounty
Spain and Austria sign trade treaty
The Peace of Vienna, also known as the First Treaty of Vienna, was a series of four treaties signed between 30 April 1725 and 5 November 1725 involving the Habsburg Monarchy, the Holy Roman Empire...
Britain, France, Hanover, and Prussia sign the Covenant of Hanover
Britain, France, Hanover, and Prussia sign the Covenant of Hanover
Foundation of Rosario in Argentina.
Foundation of Rosario in Argentina.
Spain and Austria sign a secret treaty
The Peace of Vienna, also known as the First Treaty of Vienna, was a series of four treaties signed between 30 April 1725 and 5 November 1725 involving the Habsburg Monarchy, the Holy Roman Empire...
Famous Births
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Louis Mandrin is born
Louis Mandrin, French outlaw, known for french outlaw, was born on 1725-02-11. Louis Mandrin (pronounced lwi mɑ̃dʁɛ̃; 11 February 1725 – 26 May 1755) was a French smuggler (highwayman) from Dauphiné..
birth
Giacomo Casanova is born
Giacomo Casanova, Italian venetian adventurer and writer, known for venetian adventurer and writer, was born on 1725-04-02.
birth
John Wilkes is born
John Wilkes, English radical, journalist, and politician, known for english radical, journalist, and politician, was born on 1725-10-17.
birth
Robert Clive is born
Robert Clive, British military officer, known for british military officer, was born on 1725-09-29.
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1725?
- In 1725, there were 7 significant historical events. Notable events include French King Louis XV (15) marries Polish princess Marie Leszczyńska (22), Benjamin Franklin arrives in London [OS=Dec 24 1724], 10 sleeping Indians scalped by whites in New Hampshire for £100 a scalp bounty.
- Who was born in 1725?
- 4 notable figures were born in 1725, including Louis Mandrin is born, Giacomo Casanova is born, John Wilkes is born.
- Who died in 1725?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1725, including Peter the Great dies.