1717
Fall of Belgrade
Eugene of Savoy crossed the Sava under Ottoman fire and stormed Belgrade, ending the seventh Austro-Turkish war.
Ashanti Conquer Denkyira
Osei Tutu's Ashanti armies, united under the Golden Stool, smashed the Denkyira kingdom and seized control of the coastal gold trade with the Dutch.
Blackbeard Captures La Concorde
Off St. Vincent, Edward Teach seized a French slave ship of forty guns and renamed her Queen Anne's Revenge.
Grand Lodge of London Formed
Four London lodges, the Goose and Gridiron, the Crown, the Apple-Tree, and the Rummer and Grapes, met at a tavern and agreed to form a Grand Lodge.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1717?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1717. The most significant is Fall of Belgrade: Eugene of Savoy crossed the Sava under Ottoman fire and stormed Belgrade, ending the seventh Austro-Turkish war.
What era was 1717 part of?
1717 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1717?
The events from 1717 span Europe, Africa and North America.