1707 Facts for Kids

The year 1707 was a time of big changes and important events around the world. New countries were formed, famous people were born, and nature showed its power.

Major Events of 1707
Famous People Born in 1707
Notable Deaths in 1707
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Major Events of 1707

A New Country is Born

On March 26, a very important law called the Act of Union was passed. This law joined the separate kingdoms of England and Scotland together. They became one new country called the Kingdom of Great Britain. This was a huge step in the history of the United Kingdom.

Later that year, on October 23, the very first Parliament of Great Britain met. This was the new government for the combined country.

Wars and Disasters

Wars were still happening in Europe. On April 25, a big battle took place in Almansa, Spain. An army of countries allied together was defeated by the Bourbonic army during the War of the Spanish Succession. This war was about who would be the next king of Spain.

The sea could be very dangerous. On September 29, four ships from the British Royal Navy crashed near the Scilly Isles. This happened because of problems with their navigation. Admiral Sir Cloddisley Shovel and thousands of sailors sadly drowned in this terrible accident.

Nature's Power

In Japan, the famous volcano Mount Fuji erupted. This was a powerful natural event that showed the force of the Earth.

Other Important Events

On January 1, John V was crowned the new King of Portugal. This was a big moment for the country.

In Southeast Asia, the Lao empire of Lan Xang officially came to an end. It split into three smaller kingdoms: Vientiane, Luang Prabang, and Champasak.

Famous People Born in 1707

Many important people who would later become famous were born in 1707.

February 1 – Frederick, Prince of Wales: He was the son of King George II and the father of King George III of Great Britain.
April 15 – Leonhard Euler: A brilliant Swiss mathematician and physicist. He made huge discoveries in many areas of science.
April 22 – Henry Fielding: A well-known British writer. He wrote famous novels like Tom Jones.
May 23 – Carolus Linnaeus: A Swedish botanist. He created the system we still use today to name and classify plants and animals.
September 7 – Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon: A French scientist. He wrote many books about natural history.