The Supreme Privy Council is established in Russia
The Supreme Privy Council of Imperial Russia, founded on 19 February 1726 and operative until 1730, originated as a body of advisors to Empress Catherine I.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1726. This year saw 6 significant events.
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The Supreme Privy Council is established in Russia
The Supreme Privy Council of Imperial Russia, founded on 19 February 1726 and operative until 1730, originated as a body of advisors to Empress Catherine I.
French ballerina Marie de Camargo aged 16 makes her premiere at Paris Opera Ballets in "Les Caractères de la Danse"
French ballerina Marie de Camargo aged 16 makes her premiere at Paris Opera Ballets in "Les Caractères de la Danse"
Three men arrested during a February raid on Mother Clap's molly-house (a coffee house catering to homosexuals) in Londo
Three men arrested during a February raid on Mother Clap's molly-house (a coffee house catering to homosexuals) in London are executed by hanging at Tyburn, England
Cardinal Fleury succeeds Duke of Bourbon as French premier
Louis Henri, Duke of Bourbon (Louis Henri Joseph; 18 August 1692 – 27 January 1740), was a French nobleman and politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1723 to 1726.
Treaty of Alliance between the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI and the Russian Empire signed at Vienna
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...
Netherlands accedes to the Covenant of Hanover, creating an alliance of Great Britain, the Electorate of Hanover, France
Netherlands accedes to the Covenant of Hanover, creating an alliance of Great Britain, the Electorate of Hanover, France, and the Kingdom of Prussia united against the Austro-Spanish powers
Events
French ballerina Marie de Camargo aged 16 makes her premiere at Paris Opera Ballets in "Les Caractères de la Danse"
French ballerina Marie de Camargo aged 16 makes her premiere at Paris Opera Ballets in "Les Caractères de la Danse"
Three men arrested during a February raid on Mother Clap's molly-house (a coffee house catering to homosexuals) in Londo
Three men arrested during a February raid on Mother Clap's molly-house (a coffee house catering to homosexuals) in London are executed by hanging at Tyburn, England
Cardinal Fleury succeeds Duke of Bourbon as French premier
Louis Henri, Duke of Bourbon (Louis Henri Joseph; 18 August 1692 – 27 January 1740), was a French nobleman and politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1723 to 1726.
Treaty of Alliance between the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI and the Russian Empire signed at Vienna
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...
Netherlands accedes to the Covenant of Hanover, creating an alliance of Great Britain, the Electorate of Hanover, France
Netherlands accedes to the Covenant of Hanover, creating an alliance of Great Britain, the Electorate of Hanover, France, and the Kingdom of Prussia united against the Austro-Spanish powers
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1726?
- In 1726, there were 6 significant historical events. Notable events include The Supreme Privy Council is established in Russia, French ballerina Marie de Camargo aged 16 makes her premiere at Paris Opera Ballets in "Les Caractères de la Danse", Three men arrested during a February raid on Mother Clap's molly-house (a coffee house catering to homosexuals) in Londo.