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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1732. This year saw 14 significant events. 4 notable figures were born.

18th Century1730s

1732 Timeline

  1. Russia and Persia sign the Treaty of Riascha

    Russia and Persia sign the Treaty of Riascha

  2. Paris churchyard of Saint-Medard closed after Jansenistic ritual

    Paris churchyard of Saint-Medard closed after Jansenistic ritual

  3. Parliament of Ratisborn accepts Pragmatic Sanctions

    Parliament of Ratisborn accepts Pragmatic Sanctions

  4. King Frederik Willem I moves Lutherans towards East-Prussia

    King Frederik Willem I moves Lutherans towards East-Prussia

  5. Estates of Holland ratifies Treaty of Vienna

    Estates of Holland ratifies Treaty of Vienna

  6. First Mass celebrated in the first American Catholic church, St. Joseph's, Philadelphia

    First Mass celebrated in the first American Catholic church, St. Joseph's, Philadelphia

  7. Royal charter for Georgia granted to British military officer and philanthropist soldier James Oglethorpe

    Lieutenant-General James Edward Oglethorpe (22 December 1696 – 30 June 1785) was a British Army officer, Tory politician and colonial administrator best known for founding the Province of Georgia in...

  8. Foundations are laid for the Bank of England

    Foundations are laid for the Bank of England

  9. Pope Clement XII renews anti-Jewish laws of Rome

    Pope Clement XII renews anti-Jewish laws of Rome

  10. VOC dismisses Dutch East Indies Governor-General Diederik Durven

    VOC dismisses Dutch East Indies Governor-General Diederik Durven

  11. First professional librarian in north America, Louis Timothee, hired in Philadelphia

    First professional librarian in north America, Louis Timothee, hired in Philadelphia

  12. 1st play in American colonies acted by professional players in New York

    1st play in American colonies acted by professional players in New York

  13. The Royal Opera House opens at Covent Garden, London, England

    The Royal Opera House (ROH) is a theatre in Covent Garden, central London. The building is often referred to as simply Covent Garden, after a previous use of the site.

  14. Prussia joins Austria and Russia in signing the Treaty of Berlin, a secret treaty regarding succession to the Polish thr

    Prussia joins Austria and Russia in signing the Treaty of Berlin, a secret treaty regarding succession to the Polish throne

  15. Richard Henry Lee is born

    Richard Henry Lee, American statesman and founding father, known for american statesman and founding father, was born on 1732-01-20.

  16. George Washington is born

    George Washington is born

  17. Joseph Haydn is born

    Joseph Haydn, Austrian musician, known for austrian composer, was born on 1732-03-31. Franz Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer of the Classical period.

  18. John Dickinson is born

    John Dickinson founding father of the united states, known for founding father of the united states, was born on 1732-11-13. John Dickinson (November 13, [O.S.

Events

Russia and Persia sign the Treaty of Riascha

Russia and Persia sign the Treaty of Riascha

Paris churchyard of Saint-Medard closed after Jansenistic ritual

Paris churchyard of Saint-Medard closed after Jansenistic ritual

Parliament of Ratisborn accepts Pragmatic Sanctions

Parliament of Ratisborn accepts Pragmatic Sanctions

King Frederik Willem I moves Lutherans towards East-Prussia

King Frederik Willem I moves Lutherans towards East-Prussia

Estates of Holland ratifies Treaty of Vienna

Estates of Holland ratifies Treaty of Vienna

First Mass celebrated in the first American Catholic church, St. Joseph's, Philadelphia

First Mass celebrated in the first American Catholic church, St. Joseph's, Philadelphia

Royal charter for Georgia granted to British military officer and philanthropist soldier James Oglethorpe

Lieutenant-General James Edward Oglethorpe (22 December 1696 – 30 June 1785) was a British Army officer, Tory politician and colonial administrator best known for founding the Province of Georgia in...

Foundations are laid for the Bank of England

Foundations are laid for the Bank of England

Pope Clement XII renews anti-Jewish laws of Rome

Pope Clement XII renews anti-Jewish laws of Rome

VOC dismisses Dutch East Indies Governor-General Diederik Durven

VOC dismisses Dutch East Indies Governor-General Diederik Durven

First professional librarian in north America, Louis Timothee, hired in Philadelphia

First professional librarian in north America, Louis Timothee, hired in Philadelphia

1st play in American colonies acted by professional players in New York

1st play in American colonies acted by professional players in New York

The Royal Opera House opens at Covent Garden, London, England

The Royal Opera House (ROH) is a theatre in Covent Garden, central London. The building is often referred to as simply Covent Garden, after a previous use of the site.

Prussia joins Austria and Russia in signing the Treaty of Berlin, a secret treaty regarding succession to the Polish thr

Prussia joins Austria and Russia in signing the Treaty of Berlin, a secret treaty regarding succession to the Polish throne

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1732?
In 1732, there were 14 significant historical events. Notable events include Russia and Persia sign the Treaty of Riascha, Paris churchyard of Saint-Medard closed after Jansenistic ritual, Parliament of Ratisborn accepts Pragmatic Sanctions.
Who was born in 1732?
4 notable figures were born in 1732, including Richard Henry Lee is born, George Washington is born, Joseph Haydn is born.

People in 1732

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