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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 17th century18th century19th century
Decades: 1680s  1690s  1700s  – 1710s –  1720s  1730s  1740s
Years: 1716 1717 171817191720 1721 1722

The year 1719 was a time of interesting changes and events across Europe. A new country was formed, a famous book was published, and a battle took place in Scotland. People also started counting their populations in a new way.

What Happened in 1719?

Many important things happened in 1719 that shaped history. From new countries to famous books, it was a busy year.

A New Country is Born

On January 23, a new country called the Principality of Liechtenstein was officially created. It became a part of the larger Holy Roman Empire. This small country is still independent today.

A Famous Book is Published

On April 25, a very famous book called Robinson Crusoe was published. It was written by Daniel Defoe. This adventure story is about a man who gets shipwrecked on a desert island. It became one of the most popular books ever written.

The Battle of Glen Shiel

On June 10, a fight known as the Battle of Glen Shiel took place in Scotland. This battle was part of a larger conflict where some people wanted to bring back the old royal family to the throne.

Counting People: The First Census

In 1719, Prussia did something new. It carried out Europe's first organized census. A census is when a government counts all the people living in a country. This helps them understand the population and plan for the future.

A Strange Discovery in Sweden

Miners in Falun, Sweden, found something very unusual in a copper mine. They discovered what looked like a petrified body. It was later identified as Fet-Mats Israelsson, a miner who had died many years before. This was a very strange and rare event.

France Declares War on Spain

During this year, France officially declared war on Spain. This was part of the ongoing power struggles and conflicts between European countries at the time.

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