The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Lock Hospital, London
The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Lock Hospital, London
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1747. This year saw 13 significant events.
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1747 Timeline
The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Lock Hospital, London
The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Lock Hospital, London
French troops occupy Zeeuws-Flanders, Netherlands
French troops occupy Zeeuws-Flanders, Netherlands
Prince Willem V appointed viceroy of Zealand
Prince Willem V appointed viceroy of Zealand
William IV Prince of Orange appointed Stadtholder of Holland and Utrecht
William IV (Willem Karel Hendrik Friso; 1 September 1711 – 22 October 1751) was Prince of Orange from birth and the first hereditary stadtholder of all the United Provinces of the Netherlands from...
William IV Prince of Orange appointed Stadtholder of Overijssel
William IV (Willem Karel Hendrik Friso; 1 September 1711 – 22 October 1751) was Prince of Orange from birth and the first hereditary stadtholder of all the United Provinces of the Netherlands from...
First Battle of Cape Finisterre: British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats a French 30-ship convoy commanded by A
First Battle of Cape Finisterre: British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats a French 30-ship convoy commanded by Admiral de la Jonquière off Cape Finisterre in northwest Spain
William V Prince of Orange sworn in as Admiral-general of Netherlands
William V Prince of Orange sworn in as Admiral-general of Netherlands
Battle at Lafeld: France force beats British and Dutch army in Belgium during the Austrian War of Succession
Battle at Lafeld: France force beats British and Dutch army in Belgium during the Austrian War of Succession
French troops occupy Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands
French troops occupy Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands
British fleet under Admiral Sir Edward Hawke defeats the French at the second battle of Cape Finisterre
The First Battle of Cape Finisterre (14 May 1747) was waged during the War of the Austrian Succession.
Orangists in the Netherlands revolt under Daniel Raap
Orangists in the Netherlands revolt under Daniel Raap
States of Holland declare the Stadtholderate hereditary for both male and female lines, securing the House of Orange's p
States of Holland declare the Stadtholderate hereditary for both male and female lines, securing the House of Orange's permanent rule
Great Britain & Netherlands sign military treaty
Great Britain & Netherlands sign military treaty
Events
French troops occupy Zeeuws-Flanders, Netherlands
French troops occupy Zeeuws-Flanders, Netherlands
Prince Willem V appointed viceroy of Zealand
Prince Willem V appointed viceroy of Zealand
William IV Prince of Orange appointed Stadtholder of Holland and Utrecht
William IV (Willem Karel Hendrik Friso; 1 September 1711 – 22 October 1751) was Prince of Orange from birth and the first hereditary stadtholder of all the United Provinces of the Netherlands from...
William IV Prince of Orange appointed Stadtholder of Overijssel
William IV (Willem Karel Hendrik Friso; 1 September 1711 – 22 October 1751) was Prince of Orange from birth and the first hereditary stadtholder of all the United Provinces of the Netherlands from...
First Battle of Cape Finisterre: British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats a French 30-ship convoy commanded by A
First Battle of Cape Finisterre: British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats a French 30-ship convoy commanded by Admiral de la Jonquière off Cape Finisterre in northwest Spain
William V Prince of Orange sworn in as Admiral-general of Netherlands
William V Prince of Orange sworn in as Admiral-general of Netherlands
Battle at Lafeld: France force beats British and Dutch army in Belgium during the Austrian War of Succession
Battle at Lafeld: France force beats British and Dutch army in Belgium during the Austrian War of Succession
French troops occupy Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands
French troops occupy Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands
British fleet under Admiral Sir Edward Hawke defeats the French at the second battle of Cape Finisterre
The First Battle of Cape Finisterre (14 May 1747) was waged during the War of the Austrian Succession.
Orangists in the Netherlands revolt under Daniel Raap
Orangists in the Netherlands revolt under Daniel Raap
States of Holland declare the Stadtholderate hereditary for both male and female lines, securing the House of Orange's p
States of Holland declare the Stadtholderate hereditary for both male and female lines, securing the House of Orange's permanent rule
Great Britain & Netherlands sign military treaty
Great Britain & Netherlands sign military treaty
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1747?
- In 1747, there were 13 significant historical events. Notable events include The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Lock Hospital, London, French troops occupy Zeeuws-Flanders, Netherlands, Prince Willem V appointed viceroy of Zealand.