Political activist Thomas Paine (34) weds second wife Elizabeth Ollive
Political activist Thomas Paine (34) weds second wife Elizabeth Ollive
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1771. This year saw 13 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.
18th Century1770s
1771 Timeline
Political activist Thomas Paine (34) weds second wife Elizabeth Ollive
Political activist Thomas Paine (34) weds second wife Elizabeth Ollive
King of France Louis XVIII weds princess Maria Giuseppina of Savoy at the Palace of Versailles
King of France Louis XVIII weds princess Maria Giuseppina of Savoy at the Palace of Versailles
Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn scandalously marries commoner and widower Anne Horton, displeasing Georg
Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn scandalously marries commoner and widower Anne Horton, displeasing George III, leading to the Royal Marriages Act of 1772
Chemist Antione Lavoisier (28) marries Marie-Anne Paulze (13), the couple go on to make major discoveries in chemistry t
Chemist Antione Lavoisier (28) marries Marie-Anne Paulze (13), the couple go on to make major discoveries in chemistry together
Spain cedes the Falkland Islands to Britain
The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as The Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf.
Samuel Hearne explores Copper Mine River of Canada
Samuel Hearne (February 1745 – November 1792) was an English explorer, fur-trader, writer and naturalist. He was the first European to make an overland excursion across northern Canada to the Arctic...
Battle of Alamance: A pre-American Revolutionary War battle between local militia and a group of rebels called "The Regu
Battle of Alamance: A pre-American Revolutionary War battle between local militia and a group of rebels called "The Regulators" is fought in present-day Alamance County, North Carolina
Mission San Antonio de Padua founded in California
Mission San Antonio de Padua is a Spanish mission established by the Franciscan order in present-day Monterey County, California, near the present-day town of Jolon.
Dutch painter of animals Paulus Potter's "Great Ox Herd" sells for ƒ9,050 in Amsterdam
Dutch painter of animals Paulus Potter's "Great Ox Herd" sells for ƒ9,050 in Amsterdam
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel is founded in California, just east of modern downtown Los Aangeles [1]
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel is founded in California, just east of modern downtown Los Aangeles [1]
Dutch merchant ship Vrouw Maria sinks off the coast of Finland
Dutch merchant ship Vrouw Maria sinks off the coast of Finland
Carlo Goldoni's prose comedy "Le Bourru Bienfaisant" premieres in Paris
Le bourru bienfaisant (The Beneficent Bear, Italian: Il burbero benefico) is a French prose comedy in three acts by Venetian playwright Carlo Goldoni.
Dutch West India Company and Amsterdam divide Suriname between themselves
Dutch West India Company and Amsterdam divide Suriname between themselves
Walter Scott is born
Walter Scott, Scottish novelist, known for scottish novelist, was born on 1771-08-15. Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832), was a Scottish novelist, poet and historian.
Archduke Charles is born
Archduke Charles, Austrian archduke and general, known for austrian archduke and general, was born on 1771-09-05.
Events
King of France Louis XVIII weds princess Maria Giuseppina of Savoy at the Palace of Versailles
King of France Louis XVIII weds princess Maria Giuseppina of Savoy at the Palace of Versailles
Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn scandalously marries commoner and widower Anne Horton, displeasing Georg
Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn scandalously marries commoner and widower Anne Horton, displeasing George III, leading to the Royal Marriages Act of 1772
Chemist Antione Lavoisier (28) marries Marie-Anne Paulze (13), the couple go on to make major discoveries in chemistry t
Chemist Antione Lavoisier (28) marries Marie-Anne Paulze (13), the couple go on to make major discoveries in chemistry together
Spain cedes the Falkland Islands to Britain
The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as The Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf.
Samuel Hearne explores Copper Mine River of Canada
Samuel Hearne (February 1745 – November 1792) was an English explorer, fur-trader, writer and naturalist. He was the first European to make an overland excursion across northern Canada to the Arctic...
Battle of Alamance: A pre-American Revolutionary War battle between local militia and a group of rebels called "The Regu
Battle of Alamance: A pre-American Revolutionary War battle between local militia and a group of rebels called "The Regulators" is fought in present-day Alamance County, North Carolina
Mission San Antonio de Padua founded in California
Mission San Antonio de Padua is a Spanish mission established by the Franciscan order in present-day Monterey County, California, near the present-day town of Jolon.
Dutch painter of animals Paulus Potter's "Great Ox Herd" sells for ƒ9,050 in Amsterdam
Dutch painter of animals Paulus Potter's "Great Ox Herd" sells for ƒ9,050 in Amsterdam
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel is founded in California, just east of modern downtown Los Aangeles [1]
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel is founded in California, just east of modern downtown Los Aangeles [1]
Dutch merchant ship Vrouw Maria sinks off the coast of Finland
Dutch merchant ship Vrouw Maria sinks off the coast of Finland
Carlo Goldoni's prose comedy "Le Bourru Bienfaisant" premieres in Paris
Le bourru bienfaisant (The Beneficent Bear, Italian: Il burbero benefico) is a French prose comedy in three acts by Venetian playwright Carlo Goldoni.
Dutch West India Company and Amsterdam divide Suriname between themselves
Dutch West India Company and Amsterdam divide Suriname between themselves
Famous Births
birth
Walter Scott is born
Walter Scott, Scottish novelist, known for scottish novelist, was born on 1771-08-15. Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832), was a Scottish novelist, poet and historian.
birth
Archduke Charles is born
Archduke Charles, Austrian archduke and general, known for austrian archduke and general, was born on 1771-09-05.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1771?
- In 1771, there were 13 significant historical events. Notable events include Political activist Thomas Paine (34) weds second wife Elizabeth Ollive, King of France Louis XVIII weds princess Maria Giuseppina of Savoy at the Palace of Versailles, Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn scandalously marries commoner and widower Anne Horton, displeasing Georg.
- Who was born in 1771?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1771, including Walter Scott is born, Archduke Charles is born.