The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre
The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1748. This year saw 11 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.
18th Century1740s
1748 Timeline
The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre
The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre
Britain, Netherlands, Austria & Sardinia sign anti-French treaty
Britain, Netherlands, Austria & Sardinia sign anti-French treaty
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle drawn up ending the War of the Austrian Succession
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle drawn up ending the War of the Austrian Succession
French troops conquer Maastricht in the War of the Austrian Succession
The War of the Austrian Succession, 1740 to 1748, was a conflict between the European great powers, fought primarily in Europe, the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Amsterdam establishes municipal postal service
Amsterdam establishes municipal postal service
Riot after public execution in Amsterdam, 200+ killed
Riot after public execution in Amsterdam, 200+ killed
United Lutheran Church in the American colonies is organized
United Lutheran Church in the American colonies is organized
Dutch East Indiaman The Geldermalsen sails to the East Indies
Dutch East Indiaman The Geldermalsen sails to the East Indies
First Lutheran denomination in North America, the Pennsylvania Ministerium, is founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Ministerium was the first Lutheran church body in North America. With the encouragement of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg (1711–1787), the Ministerium was founded at a Church Conference...
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed, ending the War of the Austrian Succession
The 1748 Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, sometimes called the Treaty of Aachen, ended the War of the Austrian Succession, following a congress assembled on 24 April 1748 at the Free Imperial City of...
France & Austria sign treaty about Southern Netherlands
France & Austria sign treaty about Southern Netherlands
Olympe de Gouges is born
Olympe de Gouges is born
Jeremy Bentham is born
Jeremy Bentham philosopher and jurist, known for british philosopher and jurist, was born on 1748-02-15. Jeremy Bentham (4 February 1747/8 O.S.
Events
Britain, Netherlands, Austria & Sardinia sign anti-French treaty
Britain, Netherlands, Austria & Sardinia sign anti-French treaty
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle drawn up ending the War of the Austrian Succession
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle drawn up ending the War of the Austrian Succession
French troops conquer Maastricht in the War of the Austrian Succession
The War of the Austrian Succession, 1740 to 1748, was a conflict between the European great powers, fought primarily in Europe, the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Amsterdam establishes municipal postal service
Amsterdam establishes municipal postal service
Riot after public execution in Amsterdam, 200+ killed
Riot after public execution in Amsterdam, 200+ killed
United Lutheran Church in the American colonies is organized
United Lutheran Church in the American colonies is organized
Dutch East Indiaman The Geldermalsen sails to the East Indies
Dutch East Indiaman The Geldermalsen sails to the East Indies
First Lutheran denomination in North America, the Pennsylvania Ministerium, is founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Ministerium was the first Lutheran church body in North America. With the encouragement of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg (1711–1787), the Ministerium was founded at a Church Conference...
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed, ending the War of the Austrian Succession
The 1748 Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, sometimes called the Treaty of Aachen, ended the War of the Austrian Succession, following a congress assembled on 24 April 1748 at the Free Imperial City of...
France & Austria sign treaty about Southern Netherlands
France & Austria sign treaty about Southern Netherlands
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1748?
- In 1748, there were 11 significant historical events. Notable events include The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre, Britain, Netherlands, Austria & Sardinia sign anti-French treaty, Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle drawn up ending the War of the Austrian Succession.
- Who was born in 1748?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1748, including Olympe de Gouges is born, Jeremy Bentham is born.