1708 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: | 1705 1706 1707 – 1708 – 1709 1710 1711 |
The year 1708 was a leap year which started on Sunday.
Events
- July 11 – War of the Spanish Succession: Allied forces commanded by John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough defeated the French at the Battle of Oudenarde.
- August 18 – War of the Spanish Succession: The British capture Minorca, Spain.
Images for kids
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September 28: Battle of Lesnaya.
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Pompeo Batoni born 25 January
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Augustin-Joseph de Mailly born 5 April
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John Spencer born 13 May
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Silvester Gardiner born 29 June
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