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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1753. This year saw 10 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.

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1753 Timeline

  1. Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the Internation

    Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature

  2. British Museum is founded by an Act of Parliament with royal assent from King George II, opens in 1759

    The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London.

  3. Ferdinand VI of Spain & Pope Benedictus XIV sign concord, Spain recovers the right to appoint bishops and tax the clergy

    Ferdinand VI of Spain & Pope Benedictus XIV sign concord, Spain recovers the right to appoint bishops and tax the clergy

  4. French King Louis XV observes transit of Mercury at Mendon Castle

    French King Louis XV observes transit of Mercury at Mendon Castle

  5. King Louis XV disbands the French Parliament

    King Louis XV disbands the French Parliament

  6. Austria, Great Britain, and Modena sign a secret military treaty

    Austria, Great Britain, and Modena sign a secret military treaty

  7. British parliament grants Jews the right to apply for citizenship

    British parliament grants Jews the right to apply for citizenship

  8. Lemuel Haynes, escapes from slave holder in Framingham, Massachusetts

    Lemuel Haynes, escapes from slave holder in Framingham, Massachusetts

  9. First steam engine arrives in North American colonies

    First steam engine arrives in North American colonies

  10. Pangeran Gusti installed as Sultan of Banten

    Pangeran Gusti installed as Sultan of Banten

  11. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is born

    Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Mexican catholic preacher, known for mexican catholic preacher, was born on 1753-05-08.

  12. Phillis Wheatley is born

    Phillis Wheatley, American writer, known for american writer, was born on 1753-05-08.

Events

Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the Internation

Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature

British Museum is founded by an Act of Parliament with royal assent from King George II, opens in 1759

The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London.

Ferdinand VI of Spain & Pope Benedictus XIV sign concord, Spain recovers the right to appoint bishops and tax the clergy

Ferdinand VI of Spain & Pope Benedictus XIV sign concord, Spain recovers the right to appoint bishops and tax the clergy

French King Louis XV observes transit of Mercury at Mendon Castle

French King Louis XV observes transit of Mercury at Mendon Castle

King Louis XV disbands the French Parliament

King Louis XV disbands the French Parliament

Austria, Great Britain, and Modena sign a secret military treaty

Austria, Great Britain, and Modena sign a secret military treaty

British parliament grants Jews the right to apply for citizenship

British parliament grants Jews the right to apply for citizenship

Lemuel Haynes, escapes from slave holder in Framingham, Massachusetts

Lemuel Haynes, escapes from slave holder in Framingham, Massachusetts

First steam engine arrives in North American colonies

First steam engine arrives in North American colonies

Pangeran Gusti installed as Sultan of Banten

Pangeran Gusti installed as Sultan of Banten

Famous Births

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1753?
In 1753, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the Internation, British Museum is founded by an Act of Parliament with royal assent from King George II, opens in 1759, Ferdinand VI of Spain & Pope Benedictus XIV sign concord, Spain recovers the right to appoint bishops and tax the clergy.
Who was born in 1753?
2 notable figures were born in 1753, including Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is born, Phillis Wheatley is born.

People in 1753

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