1715
Death of Louis XIV
The Sun King died at Versailles after seventy-two years on the throne, the longest reign in European history.
Spanish Treasure Fleet Wrecked
A hurricane caught eleven Spanish galleons returning from Havana off the Florida coast, loaded with silver and emeralds.
The First Jacobite Rising
The Earl of Mar raised the standard of James Stuart, the Old Pretender, at Braemar.
Samson the Elephant in Boston
A young Indian elephant, shipped from Bengal to Massachusetts by a sea captain as a curiosity, was exhibited to paying crowds in Boston…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1715?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1715. The most significant is Death of Louis XIV: The Sun King died at Versailles after seventy-two years on the throne, the longest reign in European history.
What era was 1715 part of?
1715 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1715?
The events from 1715 span Europe and North America.