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What Happened in August 1717

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Historical Events

Poet Laureate Nicholas Rowe

Aug 1 Nicholas Rowe is appointed British Poet Laureate by George I

King of Great Britain and Ireland George I
  • Aug 16 Prince Eugenius of Savoye occupies Belgrade
  • Aug 17 France, Russia & Prussia sign agreement
  • Aug 22 Spanish troops land on Sardinia
Events in 1717

Famous Birthdays

  • Aug 13 Christoph Nichelmann, German composer and harpsichordist, born in Treuenbrietzen, Germany (d. 1762)
  • Aug 13 Louis François I, Prince of Conti, French nobleman and military leader, born in Paris (d. 1776)
  • Aug 15 Blind Jack [John Metcalf], English 1st professional roadbuilder, born in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England (d. 1810)
Born in 1717

Famous Deaths

  • Aug 10 Nicolaas Witsen, Dutch statesman and mayor of Amsterdam, dies at 76
  • Aug 13 Nicolas Perrot, French fur trader, diplomat and negotiator for New France, dies at about 73 [1]

Famous People by Generation

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