1701 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1670s 1680s 1690s – 1700s – 1710s 1720s 1730s |
| Years: | 1698 1699 1700 – 1701 – 1702 1703 1704 |
The year 1701 was an important time in history, especially in Europe. It marked the start of a major conflict called the War of the Spanish Succession. This war involved many powerful countries and changed the map of Europe. It was also the year a new kingdom was created, which would become very powerful later on.
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Key Events of 1701
The Kingdom of Prussia is Born
On January 18, 1701, a big change happened in Europe. Frederick I crowned himself King in Königsberg. This meant the Duchy of Prussia became the Kingdom of Prussia. This new kingdom would grow to be a very strong country in the future. It was a big step for the region and for Frederick I.
Battles and Conflicts
The year 1701 also saw the beginning of the War of the Spanish Succession. This war was fought because European powers disagreed about who should inherit the throne of Spain.
One important battle early in the war was the Crossing of the Düna. This happened on July 9. It was a battle between the Swedish army, led by King Charles XII, and the Saxon and Russian forces. The Swedish army crossed the Düna River (now called the Daugava River) in present-day Latvia. They won the battle, which was part of the larger Great Northern War. This war was fought for control of the Baltic Sea region.
People Born in 1701
- September 7 – Georges-Louis Leclerc, a famous French naturalist. He studied nature and wrote many books about animals and plants.
Images for kids
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January 18: Frederick I proclaims the Kingdom of Prussia, crowning himself King.
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July 9: Crossing of the Düna.
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Karl Wilhelm von Dieskau born 9 August
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Maurus Xaverius Herbst born 14 September
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Anna Magdalena Bach born 22 September
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Ignatius of Laconi born 10 December
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William Kidd died 23 May
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Anna Stanisławska died 2 June
