Charles de Bourbon, King of Naples, invites Jews to return to Sicily
Charles de Bourbon, King of Naples, invites Jews to return to Sicily
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1740. This year saw 12 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
18th Century1740s
1740 Timeline
Charles de Bourbon, King of Naples, invites Jews to return to Sicily
Charles de Bourbon, King of Naples, invites Jews to return to Sicily
British Parliament passes the Plantation Act, naturalizing foreign Protestants and others residing for seven years or mo
British Parliament passes the Plantation Act, naturalizing foreign Protestants and others residing for seven years or more in any of Britain's American colonies
King Frederik II of Prussia ends torture and guarantees religion & freedom of the press
King Frederik II of Prussia ends torture and guarantees religion & freedom of the press
Jews are expelled from Little Russia by order of Tsarina Anne
Jews are expelled from Little Russia by order of Tsarina Anne
Prospero Lambertini chosen Pope Benedictus XIV
Prospero Lambertini chosen Pope Benedictus XIV
Hunger strike in Rotterdam
Hunger strike in Rotterdam
Chinese assault on Diestpoort, Batavia
Chinese assault on Diestpoort, Batavia
Dutch governor of the East Indies Adriaan Valckenier allows the massacre of around 10,000 Chinese inhabitants of Batavia
The 1740 Batavia massacre (Dutch: Chinezenmoord, lit. 'Murder of the Chinese'; Indonesian: Geger Pacinan, lit. 'Chinatown tumult') was a massacre and pogrom of ethnic Chinese residents of the port...
Ivan VI becomes Tsar of Russia
Ivan VI Antonovich, also known as Ioann Antonovich, was Emperor of Russia from October 1740 until he was overthrown by his cousin Elizabeth Petrovna in December 1741.
Maria Theresa becomes ruler of Austria, Hungary, and Bohemia
Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780) was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the...
Ivan VI becomes Tsar of Russia [OS=Oct 17]
Ivan VI becomes Tsar of Russia [OS=Oct 17]
Prussian Libya falls to Silezie
Prussian Libya falls to Silezie
Marquis de Sade is born
Marquis de Sade, French writer and nobleman, known for french writer and nobleman, was born on 1740-06-02.
Events
British Parliament passes the Plantation Act, naturalizing foreign Protestants and others residing for seven years or mo
British Parliament passes the Plantation Act, naturalizing foreign Protestants and others residing for seven years or more in any of Britain's American colonies
King Frederik II of Prussia ends torture and guarantees religion & freedom of the press
King Frederik II of Prussia ends torture and guarantees religion & freedom of the press
Jews are expelled from Little Russia by order of Tsarina Anne
Jews are expelled from Little Russia by order of Tsarina Anne
Prospero Lambertini chosen Pope Benedictus XIV
Prospero Lambertini chosen Pope Benedictus XIV
Hunger strike in Rotterdam
Hunger strike in Rotterdam
Chinese assault on Diestpoort, Batavia
Chinese assault on Diestpoort, Batavia
Dutch governor of the East Indies Adriaan Valckenier allows the massacre of around 10,000 Chinese inhabitants of Batavia
The 1740 Batavia massacre (Dutch: Chinezenmoord, lit. 'Murder of the Chinese'; Indonesian: Geger Pacinan, lit. 'Chinatown tumult') was a massacre and pogrom of ethnic Chinese residents of the port...
Ivan VI becomes Tsar of Russia
Ivan VI Antonovich, also known as Ioann Antonovich, was Emperor of Russia from October 1740 until he was overthrown by his cousin Elizabeth Petrovna in December 1741.
Maria Theresa becomes ruler of Austria, Hungary, and Bohemia
Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780) was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the...
Ivan VI becomes Tsar of Russia [OS=Oct 17]
Ivan VI becomes Tsar of Russia [OS=Oct 17]
Prussian Libya falls to Silezie
Prussian Libya falls to Silezie
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1740?
- In 1740, there were 12 significant historical events. Notable events include Charles de Bourbon, King of Naples, invites Jews to return to Sicily, British Parliament passes the Plantation Act, naturalizing foreign Protestants and others residing for seven years or mo, King Frederik II of Prussia ends torture and guarantees religion & freedom of the press.
- Who was born in 1740?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1740, including Marquis de Sade is born.