British admiral Samuel Hood (24) weds Susannah Linzee in Portsmouth, England
British admiral Samuel Hood (24) weds Susannah Linzee in Portsmouth, England
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1749. This year saw 16 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1749 Timeline
British admiral Samuel Hood (24) weds Susannah Linzee in Portsmouth, England
British admiral Samuel Hood (24) weds Susannah Linzee in Portsmouth, England
US revolutionary Samuel Adams (27) weds Elizabeth Checkley
US revolutionary Samuel Adams (27) weds Elizabeth Checkley
Founding Father of the United States Roger Sherman (28) weds first wife Elizabeth Hartwell in Massachusetts
Founding Father of the United States Roger Sherman (28) weds first wife Elizabeth Hartwell in Massachusetts
Benning Wentworth issues the first of the New Hampshire Grants, leading to the establishment of Vermont.
Benning Wentworth issues the first of the New Hampshire Grants, leading to the establishment of Vermont.
Hoax article advertising fictitious theatrical performer "The Bottle Conjuror" drew huge crowds to the Haymarket Theatre
Hoax article advertising fictitious theatrical performer "The Bottle Conjuror" drew huge crowds to the Haymarket Theatre, London, whose inevitable non-appearance caused a riot. It's alleged the Duke of Montagu perpetrated the fiasco to win a bet.
Verona Philharmonic Theatre is destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1754
Verona Philharmonic Theatre is destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1754
1st edition of Henry Fielding's novel "Tom Jones" is published
A novel is an extended work of narrative fiction usually written in prose and published as a book.
Austrian Empress Maria Theresa signs new economic state reforms to be administrated by her chief advisor Friedrich Wilhe
Austrian Empress Maria Theresa signs new economic state reforms to be administrated by her chief advisor Friedrich Wilhelm von Haugwitz
British parliament accepts Consolidation Act, to reorganise the Royal Navy
British parliament accepts Consolidation Act, to reorganise the Royal Navy
Pieter Steyn installed as pension advisor of Netherlands
Pieter Steyn installed as pension advisor of Netherlands
General fast because of drought in Massachusetts
General fast because of drought in Massachusetts
New Governor Charles de la Ralière Des Herbiers arrives at Isle Royale (Cape Breton Island).
New Governor Charles de la Ralière Des Herbiers arrives at Isle Royale (Cape Breton Island).
Earl of Chesterfield says "Idleness is only refuge of weak minds"
Earl of Chesterfield says "Idleness is only refuge of weak minds"
Pieter Steyn becomes pension advisor of Holland
Pieter Steyn becomes pension advisor of Holland
Georgia Colony reverses its decision and rules that slavery is legal
Georgia Colony reverses its decision and rules that slavery is legal
English Ohio Trade Company forms first trading post
English Ohio Trade Company forms first trading post
Comte de Mirabeau is born
Comte de Mirabeau, French writer, orator and statesman, known for french writer, orator and statesman, was born on 1749-03-09.
Events
US revolutionary Samuel Adams (27) weds Elizabeth Checkley
US revolutionary Samuel Adams (27) weds Elizabeth Checkley
Founding Father of the United States Roger Sherman (28) weds first wife Elizabeth Hartwell in Massachusetts
Founding Father of the United States Roger Sherman (28) weds first wife Elizabeth Hartwell in Massachusetts
Benning Wentworth issues the first of the New Hampshire Grants, leading to the establishment of Vermont.
Benning Wentworth issues the first of the New Hampshire Grants, leading to the establishment of Vermont.
Hoax article advertising fictitious theatrical performer "The Bottle Conjuror" drew huge crowds to the Haymarket Theatre
Hoax article advertising fictitious theatrical performer "The Bottle Conjuror" drew huge crowds to the Haymarket Theatre, London, whose inevitable non-appearance caused a riot. It's alleged the Duke of Montagu perpetrated the fiasco to win a bet.
Verona Philharmonic Theatre is destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1754
Verona Philharmonic Theatre is destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1754
1st edition of Henry Fielding's novel "Tom Jones" is published
A novel is an extended work of narrative fiction usually written in prose and published as a book.
Austrian Empress Maria Theresa signs new economic state reforms to be administrated by her chief advisor Friedrich Wilhe
Austrian Empress Maria Theresa signs new economic state reforms to be administrated by her chief advisor Friedrich Wilhelm von Haugwitz
British parliament accepts Consolidation Act, to reorganise the Royal Navy
British parliament accepts Consolidation Act, to reorganise the Royal Navy
Pieter Steyn installed as pension advisor of Netherlands
Pieter Steyn installed as pension advisor of Netherlands
General fast because of drought in Massachusetts
General fast because of drought in Massachusetts
New Governor Charles de la Ralière Des Herbiers arrives at Isle Royale (Cape Breton Island).
New Governor Charles de la Ralière Des Herbiers arrives at Isle Royale (Cape Breton Island).
Earl of Chesterfield says "Idleness is only refuge of weak minds"
Earl of Chesterfield says "Idleness is only refuge of weak minds"
Pieter Steyn becomes pension advisor of Holland
Pieter Steyn becomes pension advisor of Holland
Georgia Colony reverses its decision and rules that slavery is legal
Georgia Colony reverses its decision and rules that slavery is legal
English Ohio Trade Company forms first trading post
English Ohio Trade Company forms first trading post
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1749?
- In 1749, there were 16 significant historical events. Notable events include British admiral Samuel Hood (24) weds Susannah Linzee in Portsmouth, England, US revolutionary Samuel Adams (27) weds Elizabeth Checkley, Founding Father of the United States Roger Sherman (28) weds first wife Elizabeth Hartwell in Massachusetts.
- Who was born in 1749?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1749, including Comte de Mirabeau is born.