1704 facts for kids
The year 1704 was a special year that started on a Tuesday in the Gregorian calendar. It was also a leap year, which means it had an extra day in February!
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1670s 1680s 1690s – 1700s – 1710s 1720s 1730s |
| Years: | 1701 1702 1703 – 1704 – 1705 1706 1707 |
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Important Events in 1704
The Capture of Gibraltar
In 1704, something big happened in a place called Gibraltar. This is a very important rock and piece of land at the southern tip of Spain. It controls the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
During a war called the War of the Spanish Succession, soldiers from the Netherlands (also known as the Dutch) and Great Britain worked together. They attacked Gibraltar and successfully took control of it. This was a very important victory for them. Gibraltar has been a British territory ever since!
The Battle of Blenheim
Another major event in 1704 was the Battle of Blenheim. This battle took place on August 13th. It was a key moment in the War of the Spanish Succession.
In this battle, the armies of England and the Holy Roman Empire fought against the armies of France and Bavaria. The English and their allies won a big victory. This battle helped change the course of the war and showed the strength of the allied forces.
Famous People Who Died in 1704
John Locke
One of the most famous people who died in 1704 was John Locke. He was an English philosopher and lived from 1632 to 1704. He is known as one of the most important thinkers of the Enlightenment.
John Locke had many ideas about how people should be governed and what rights they should have. He believed that everyone is born with natural rights, like the right to life, liberty, and property. His ideas greatly influenced the founding fathers of the United States and how many modern governments are set up.
Famous Composers
Two important composers also passed away in 1704:
- Heinrich Biber was an Austrian composer. He was known for his amazing violin music.
- Marc-Antoine Charpentier was a French composer. He wrote many different kinds of music, including operas and religious pieces.
Images for kids
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Lorenzo Bellini died 8 January
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Johann Philipp Jeningen died 8 February
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Johannes Hudde died 15 April
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David van der Plas died 18 May
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Elisabeth Helene von Vieregg died 27 June
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John Locke died 28 October
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Paolo Boccone died 22 December
See also
In Spanish: 1704 para niños
