What Happened in July 1712

Historical Events

  • Jul 17 Great Britain, Portugal and France sign ceasefire [or 19th]
  • Jul 20 The Riot Act takes effect in Great Britain.
  • Jul 24 Battle at Denain: France under Villars beat Dutch army

Famous Deaths

Richard Cromwell (1626-1712)

Jul 12 Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland (1658-59), dies at 85

  • Jul 26 Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds, English statesman (Lord President of the Council, 1689-99; Lord High Treasurer, 1673-79), helped bring William and Mary to the throne), dies at 80