1705 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1670s 1680s 1690s – 1700s – 1710s 1720s 1730s |
| Years: | 1702 1703 1704 – 1705 – 1706 1707 1708 |
The year 1705 was a special year that started on a Thursday in most places. But depending on the calendar used, it could start on a different day! For example, in the Julian calendar, which was 11 days behind, it started on a Monday. In the Swedish calendar, it started on a Sunday. The Swedish calendar was one day ahead of the Julian calendar but ten days behind the Gregorian calendar, which is the one most of the world uses today.
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What Happened in 1705?
The year 1705 saw some interesting events and the birth of many important people. It was a time when different parts of the world were experiencing changes and new ideas.
Important Events of 1705
One of the key events in 1705 was a battle that took place in Poland.
The Battle of Warsaw
On July 31, a big fight called the Battle of Warsaw happened. This battle was part of a larger conflict known as the Great Northern War. In this war, Sweden was fighting against several other countries, including Russia and Poland-Lithuania. The Battle of Warsaw was a victory for the Swedish forces. It showed how powerful the Swedish army was at that time.
People Born in 1705
Many people who would later become famous were born in 1705. These individuals went on to make contributions in different fields, from writing to science.
- January 1: Charles Chauncy (1705–1787), an important religious leader from America.
- January 21: Isaac Hawkins Browne (poet), an English poet and politician.
- February 27: Peter Artedi, a Swedish scientist who studied fish.
- March 31: Sophie Caroline of Brandenburg-Kulmbach, a German princess.
- April 12: William Cookworthy, an English chemist and inventor.
- May 8: António José da Silva, a Portuguese playwright.
- June 1: Carl Marcus Tuscher, a German painter and architect.
- November 23: Thomas Birch, an English historian and writer.
Images for kids
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July 31: Battle of Warsaw.
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Charles Chauncy (1705–1787) born 1 January
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Peter Artedi born 27 February
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Sophie Caroline of Brandenburg-Kulmbach born 31 March
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Carl Marcus Tuscher born 1 June
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Thomas Birch born 23 November
See also
In Spanish: 1705 para niños
