American revolution patriot Paul Revere (22) weds Sarah Orne in Bridgewater, Massachusetts
American revolution patriot Paul Revere (22) weds Sarah Orne in Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1757. This year saw 17 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1757 Timeline
American revolution patriot Paul Revere (22) weds Sarah Orne in Bridgewater, Massachusetts
American revolution patriot Paul Revere (22) weds Sarah Orne in Bridgewater, Massachusetts
British forces led by Colonel Clive and Admiral Watson occupy Calcutta, India
Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive, (29 September 1725 – 22 November 1774), also known as Clive of India, was the first British Governor of the Bengal Presidency.
Failed assassination attempt on French King Louis XV by Damiens
Robert-François Damiens was a French domestic servant whose attempted assassination of King Louis XV in 1757 culminated in his public execution.
German Diet declares war on Prussia
The Seven Years' War, 1756 to 1763, was a global war fought by numerous great powers, primarily in Europe, with significant subsidiary campaigns in North America and the Indian subcontinent.
On board HMS Monarch (his own flagship), British Admiral John Byng is executed by firing squad for failing to come to ai
On board HMS Monarch (his own flagship), British Admiral John Byng is executed by firing squad for failing to come to aide of besieged British garrison
Prince Mas Saïd of Mataram surrenders to Mangkubumi in Java
Prince Mas Saïd of Mataram surrenders to Mangkubumi in Java
Austria and France divide Prussia
Austria and France divide Prussia
Battle of Prague: Frederick II of Prussia's forces defeat Austrian army
The Battle of Kolín (Kolin) on 18 June 1757 saw 54,000 Austrians under Count von Daun defeat 34,000 Prussians under Frederick the Great during the Third Silesian War (Seven Years' War).
Battle at Kolin Bohemia: Austrian army beats Prussia
The Battle of Breslau (also known as the Battle on the Lohe) was fought on 22 November 1757 in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War).
Battle at Hastenbeck: French army beats Duke of Cumberland
Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (15 April 1721 [N.S.] – 31 October 1765), was the third and youngest son of George II of Great Britain and Ireland and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach.
Fort William Henry in New York surrenders to French and Indigenous forces
The French and Indian War, 1754 to 1763, was a conflict in North America between Great Britain and France, along with their respective Native American allies.
Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian army defeats Prussia [New style = August 30]
Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian army defeats Prussia [New style = August 30]
Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian army defeats Prussia (August 19 in the old system)
The Battle of Rossbach took place on 5 November 1757 during the Third Silesian War (1756–1763, part of the Seven Years' War) near the village of Rossbach (Roßbach), in the Electorate of Saxony.
Austrian troops occupy Berlin
The 1757 raid on Berlin took place during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War). Cavalrymen of the Holy Roman Empire attacked and briefly occupied Berlin, the capital of Prussia.
Battle at Rossbach (7 year war/French & Indian War)
The Seven Years' War, 1756 to 1763, was a global war fought by numerous great powers, primarily in Europe, with significant subsidiary campaigns in North America and the Indian subcontinent.
Britain condemns Convention of Kloster-Zeven
Britain condemns Convention of Kloster-Zeven
Battle of Leuthen: Prussian army beats an Austrian force
The Battle of Breslau (also known as the Battle on the Lohe) was fought on 22 November 1757 in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War).
Charles X is born
Charles X is born
Events
British forces led by Colonel Clive and Admiral Watson occupy Calcutta, India
Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive, (29 September 1725 – 22 November 1774), also known as Clive of India, was the first British Governor of the Bengal Presidency.
Failed assassination attempt on French King Louis XV by Damiens
Robert-François Damiens was a French domestic servant whose attempted assassination of King Louis XV in 1757 culminated in his public execution.
German Diet declares war on Prussia
The Seven Years' War, 1756 to 1763, was a global war fought by numerous great powers, primarily in Europe, with significant subsidiary campaigns in North America and the Indian subcontinent.
On board HMS Monarch (his own flagship), British Admiral John Byng is executed by firing squad for failing to come to ai
On board HMS Monarch (his own flagship), British Admiral John Byng is executed by firing squad for failing to come to aide of besieged British garrison
Prince Mas Saïd of Mataram surrenders to Mangkubumi in Java
Prince Mas Saïd of Mataram surrenders to Mangkubumi in Java
Austria and France divide Prussia
Austria and France divide Prussia
Battle of Prague: Frederick II of Prussia's forces defeat Austrian army
The Battle of Kolín (Kolin) on 18 June 1757 saw 54,000 Austrians under Count von Daun defeat 34,000 Prussians under Frederick the Great during the Third Silesian War (Seven Years' War).
Battle at Kolin Bohemia: Austrian army beats Prussia
The Battle of Breslau (also known as the Battle on the Lohe) was fought on 22 November 1757 in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War).
Battle at Hastenbeck: French army beats Duke of Cumberland
Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (15 April 1721 [N.S.] – 31 October 1765), was the third and youngest son of George II of Great Britain and Ireland and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach.
Fort William Henry in New York surrenders to French and Indigenous forces
The French and Indian War, 1754 to 1763, was a conflict in North America between Great Britain and France, along with their respective Native American allies.
Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian army defeats Prussia [New style = August 30]
Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian army defeats Prussia [New style = August 30]
Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian army defeats Prussia (August 19 in the old system)
The Battle of Rossbach took place on 5 November 1757 during the Third Silesian War (1756–1763, part of the Seven Years' War) near the village of Rossbach (Roßbach), in the Electorate of Saxony.
Austrian troops occupy Berlin
The 1757 raid on Berlin took place during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War). Cavalrymen of the Holy Roman Empire attacked and briefly occupied Berlin, the capital of Prussia.
Battle at Rossbach (7 year war/French & Indian War)
The Seven Years' War, 1756 to 1763, was a global war fought by numerous great powers, primarily in Europe, with significant subsidiary campaigns in North America and the Indian subcontinent.
Britain condemns Convention of Kloster-Zeven
Britain condemns Convention of Kloster-Zeven
Battle of Leuthen: Prussian army beats an Austrian force
The Battle of Breslau (also known as the Battle on the Lohe) was fought on 22 November 1757 in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War).
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1757?
- In 1757, there were 17 significant historical events. Notable events include American revolution patriot Paul Revere (22) weds Sarah Orne in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, British forces led by Colonel Clive and Admiral Watson occupy Calcutta, India, Failed assassination attempt on French King Louis XV by Damiens.
- Who was born in 1757?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1757, including Charles X is born.