1701
Grand Alliance of The Hague
England, the Dutch Republic, and the Holy Roman Empire signed a pact to prevent Bourbon dominion over Spain and its colonies.
Yale College Founded
Ten Congregationalist ministers met in Branford, Connecticut, each laying a book on the table with the words, I give these books for the founding of a college…
Frederick I Crowns Himself in Prussia
In frost-bitten Konigsberg, the Elector of Brandenburg lifted a crown from a cushion and placed it on his own head, then another on his wife.
Jethro Tull's Seed Drill
A dyspeptic English barrister-turned-farmer, tired of watching laborers scatter seed with their feet, built a machine that sowed in neat rows at measured depth.
Cadillac Founds Detroit
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, a Gascon adventurer with a forged noble title, canoed down the river between two lakes and raised a stockade on the north bank.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1701?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1701. The most significant is Grand Alliance of The Hague: England, the Dutch Republic, and the Holy Roman Empire signed a pact to prevent Bourbon dominion over Spain and its colonies.
What era was 1701 part of?
1701 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1701?
The events from 1701 span Europe and North America.