1753
Linnaeus Publishes Species Plantarum
The Swedish naturalist named every plant he knew in a binomial system - genus and species, genus and species - and set life itself in orderly Latin pairs.
Washington's Mission to the French
Virginia's governor sent a twenty-one-year-old militia major named George Washington into the Ohio wilderness to warn French forts off British-claimed land.
Ethiopia's Era of the Princes
With the Solomonic emperors at Gondar reduced to figureheads, regional warlords fought for real power.
British Museum Founded by Act of Parliament
Sir Hans Sloane bequeathed his 71,000 curiosities to the nation on condition they be shown free.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1753?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1753. The most significant is Linnaeus Publishes Species Plantarum: The Swedish naturalist named every plant he knew in a binomial system - genus and species, genus and species - and set life itself in orderly Latin pairs.
What era was 1753 part of?
1753 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1753?
The events from 1753 span Europe, North America and Africa.