1727
Death of Isaac Newton
Eighty-four, unmarried, Master of the Mint, and universally revered, Newton died in Kensington.
Treaty of Kyakhta
Russia and Qing China fixed their long Siberian border and opened trade at a remote Mongolian crossroads.
Bach's St. Matthew Passion Premieres
On Good Friday at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Bach's setting of the Gospel of Matthew received its first performance before a bored congregation.
George II Ascends the British Throne
George I died in Germany en route to Hanover, vomiting in his carriage.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1727?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1727. The most significant is Death of Isaac Newton: Eighty-four, unmarried, Master of the Mint, and universally revered, Newton died in Kensington. He was buried in Westminster Abbey like a king.
What era was 1727 part of?
1727 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1727?
The events from 1727 span Europe and East Asia.