1782
Rama I Founds Bangkok and the Chakri Dynasty
After executing the mad King Taksin in a velvet sack, the general Chao Phraya Chakri was crowned Rama I and moved the Siamese capital across the river…
Preliminary Peace of Paris
American and British negotiators, meeting secretly in Paris without consulting France, initialed preliminary articles recognizing American independence…
Watt Patents Rotary Motion
Watt added sun-and-planet gears to his steam engine, converting reciprocating pumping motion into rotary drive.
Battle of the Saintes
In the Caribbean, Admiral Rodney broke the French line and captured de Grasse - the man whose fleet had sealed Yorktown.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1782?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1782. The most significant is Rama I Founds Bangkok and the Chakri Dynasty.
What era was 1782 part of?
1782 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1782?
The events from 1782 span Southeast Asia, North America and Europe.