1713
Feb 28
| 1713 • With no living male heirs, Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, issues the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713 to ensure one of his daughters will inherit the Habsburg lands. |
1728
Age: 14y
marriageEvan Watkins Her siblings names were Thomas, David, Peter, Jean, Ann, and Evan. She was second to youngest before Evan. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1728 • Frederick, Prince of Wales, son of King George II of Great Britain, arrives in Britain for the first time, aged 21. |
about
Age: 26y
1740
Age: 26y
birth of childEleanor Watkins Watkins Ferry, Frederick, Virginia, USA ⇓ Her siblings names were Thomas, David, Peter, Jean, Ann, and Evan. She was second to youngest before Evan. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1740 • War of Jenkins' Ear – Siege of Fort Mose: A Spanish column of 300 regular troops, free black militia and Indian auxiliaries storms Britain's strategically crucial position of Fort Mose, Florida. |
1764
May
Age: 51y
| 1764 • The Sugar Act is passed. |