1707
Aurangzeb Dies, Mughal Empire Unravels
At eighty-eight, after forty-nine years of austere rule and endless war in the Deccan, the last great Mughal emperor died in his tent, asking to be buried…
Act of Union Creates Great Britain
England and Scotland merged parliaments at Westminster, ending a century of awkward personal union.
Mount Fuji's Last Eruption
Two weeks after a massive earthquake, Mount Fuji erupted from a new vent on its southeastern flank, raining volcanic ash on Edo a hundred kilometers away.
Linnaeus Born
On a small parsonage in Smaland, Sweden, a boy was born who would one day organize all living things into genera and species.
Maratha Resurgence Under Shahu
Released by the Mughals after eighteen years of captivity, Shivaji's grandson Shahu returned to the Deccan and…
Scilly Naval Disaster
Four English warships, unable to fix their longitude in fog, ran onto the Scilly Isles' rocks.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1707?
Saeculum lists 6 events from 1707. The most significant is Aurangzeb Dies, Mughal Empire Unravels.
What era was 1707 part of?
1707 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1707?
The events from 1707 span South Asia, Europe and East Asia.