Johann Sebastian Bach's "St Matthew Passion" premieres at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany)
Johann Sebastian Bach's "St Matthew Passion" premieres at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany)
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1729. This year saw 10 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1729 Timeline
Johann Sebastian Bach's "St Matthew Passion" premieres at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany)
Johann Sebastian Bach's "St Matthew Passion" premieres at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany)
Sister St Stanislas Hachard, 1st American nun, takes her vows in New Orleans
Sister St Stanislas Hachard, 1st American nun, takes her vows in New Orleans
Diamonds found in Minas Geras, Brazil
Diamonds found in Minas Geras, Brazil
North Carolina becomes a royal colony
The Province of Carolina was a colony of the Kingdom of England (1663–1707) and later the Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1712) that existed in North America from 1663 until the Carolinas were...
Town of Baltimore is founded in the British North American colony of the Province of Maryland
Town of Baltimore is founded in the British North American colony of the Province of Maryland
William IV Prince of Orange installed as Stadtholder of Groningen
William IV Prince of Orange installed as Stadtholder of Groningen
William IV Prince of Orange installed as Stadtholder of Gelderland
William IV Prince of Orange installed as Stadtholder of Gelderland
Spain, France & Britain sign Treaty of Seville
The Treaty of Seville was signed on 9 November 1729 between Britain, France, and Spain, formally ending the 1727–1729 Anglo-Spanish War; the Dutch Republic joined the Treaty on 29 November. However,...
The Natchez Native American people massacre 138 French men, 35 French women, and 56 children at Fort Rosalie near the si
The Natchez Native American people massacre 138 French men, 35 French women, and 56 children at Fort Rosalie near the site of modern-day Natchez, Mississippi
The Dutch Republic joins the Treaty of Seville, restoring France and England's trading privileges with Spain
The Dutch Republic joins the Treaty of Seville, restoring France and England's trading privileges with Spain
Catherine the Great is born
Catherine the Great is born
Events
Sister St Stanislas Hachard, 1st American nun, takes her vows in New Orleans
Sister St Stanislas Hachard, 1st American nun, takes her vows in New Orleans
Diamonds found in Minas Geras, Brazil
Diamonds found in Minas Geras, Brazil
North Carolina becomes a royal colony
The Province of Carolina was a colony of the Kingdom of England (1663–1707) and later the Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1712) that existed in North America from 1663 until the Carolinas were...
Town of Baltimore is founded in the British North American colony of the Province of Maryland
Town of Baltimore is founded in the British North American colony of the Province of Maryland
William IV Prince of Orange installed as Stadtholder of Groningen
William IV Prince of Orange installed as Stadtholder of Groningen
William IV Prince of Orange installed as Stadtholder of Gelderland
William IV Prince of Orange installed as Stadtholder of Gelderland
Spain, France & Britain sign Treaty of Seville
The Treaty of Seville was signed on 9 November 1729 between Britain, France, and Spain, formally ending the 1727–1729 Anglo-Spanish War; the Dutch Republic joined the Treaty on 29 November. However,...
The Natchez Native American people massacre 138 French men, 35 French women, and 56 children at Fort Rosalie near the si
The Natchez Native American people massacre 138 French men, 35 French women, and 56 children at Fort Rosalie near the site of modern-day Natchez, Mississippi
The Dutch Republic joins the Treaty of Seville, restoring France and England's trading privileges with Spain
The Dutch Republic joins the Treaty of Seville, restoring France and England's trading privileges with Spain
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1729?
- In 1729, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include Johann Sebastian Bach's "St Matthew Passion" premieres at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany), Sister St Stanislas Hachard, 1st American nun, takes her vows in New Orleans, Diamonds found in Minas Geras, Brazil.
- Who was born in 1729?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1729, including Catherine the Great is born.