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What Happened in April 1702

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Historical Events

  • Apr 20 Comet C/1702 H1 approaches within 0.0437 AUs of Earth

Coronation of Anne Stuart

Apr 23 Queen Anne is crowned at Westminster Abbey, London

Queen of England Anne Stuart
Events in 1702

Famous Deaths

  • Apr 23 Margaret Fell, English founder of the Religious Society of Friends known as the "mother of Quakerism," dies at about 87
  • Apr 27 Jean Bart, French naval captain, privateer, and sea hero (Escape from Plymouth), dies at 51


What Happened in 1702

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