1710s facts for kids

The 1710s was a decade that started on January 1, 1710, and ended on December 31, 1719. This period was a time of big changes and important events around the world. Many powerful kings and queens ruled different countries, and some major wars shaped history.

Important Events of the 1710s

The Great Northern War

One of the most important events during the 1710s was the Great Northern War. This was a long and major conflict in Northern and Eastern Europe. It lasted from 1700 to 1721. The main countries involved were Sweden and a group of other countries. This group included Russia, Denmark-Norway, and Saxony-Poland.

The war was mostly about who would control the Baltic Sea region. Sweden had been a very powerful country in Europe. However, other nations wanted to challenge its power. Russia, led by Peter the Great, wanted to gain access to the Baltic Sea. This would help Russia trade and become a stronger naval power.

During the 1710s, the war continued with many battles. Russia gained a lot of strength and started to win against Sweden. This war changed the balance of power in Europe. Russia became a major European power, and Sweden's influence decreased.

Key World Leaders of the 1710s

Many important rulers were in power during this decade. They made decisions that affected millions of people and shaped the future of their countries.

Rulers of France

• King Louis XIV of France (ruled 1643–1715): Known as the "Sun King," Louis XIV was one of France's longest-reigning monarchs. He was a very powerful ruler who built the Palace of Versailles. He died in 1715, at the beginning of this decade.
• King Louis XV of France (ruled 1715–1774): Louis XV became king after his great-grandfather, Louis XIV, passed away. He was only five years old when he became king. During his early years, France was ruled by a regent until he was old enough.

Rulers of Great Britain

• Queen Anne of Great Britain (ruled 1702–1714): Queen Anne was the last monarch of the Stuart dynasty. She united the kingdoms of England and Scotland to form Great Britain in 1707. She died in 1714.
• King George I of Great Britain (ruled 1714–1727): After Queen Anne's death, George I became the first British monarch from the House of Hanover. He was a German prince who became king because of laws about who could inherit the throne.

Holy Roman Emperors

• Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor (ruled 1705–1711): Joseph I was the Holy Roman Emperor, ruling over a large collection of states in Central Europe. He died early in the decade, in 1711.
• Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor (ruled 1711–1740): Charles VI became Emperor after his brother Joseph I died. He was also the ruler of Austria and other Habsburg lands.

Other Important Monarchs

• Husayn, Shah of Persia (during the Safavid dynasty): Husayn was the Shah (king) of Persia, a powerful empire in the Middle East. He ruled during the Safavid dynasty, which was known for its art and culture.
• Tsar Peter I of Russia (ruled 1682–1725): Peter the Great was a very important ruler of Russia. He worked hard to modernize Russia and make it more like Western European countries. He also led Russia in the Great Northern War.
• King Philip V of Spain (ruled 1700–1746): Philip V was the first Bourbon king of Spain. His rule began after the War of the Spanish Succession, which decided who would be the next king of Spain.
• King Charles XII of Sweden (ruled 1697–1718): Charles XII was a famous warrior king of Sweden. He led his country during the Great Northern War. He was known for his military skills and daring campaigns.
• Queen Ulrike Eleonora of Sweden (ruled 1719–1720): Ulrike Eleonora became Queen of Sweden towards the very end of the decade, after her brother Charles XII died. She ruled for a short time.

See Also

In Spanish: Años 1710 para niños