1720s facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1690s 1700s 1710s – 1720s – 1730s 1740s 1750s |
| Years: | 1720 1721 1722 1723 1724 1725 1726 1727 1728 1729 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
The 1720s was a decade that started on January 1, 1720, and ended on December 31, 1729. This period saw important changes in music and leadership across Europe and Asia. It was a time when new instruments like the piano became more common. Many powerful kings and shahs ruled their countries during these ten years.
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Key Events of the 1720s
The Rise of the Piano
The 1720s were an exciting time for music. Some of the very first pianos that still exist today were made during this decade. Before the piano, people mostly used instruments like the harpsichord. The piano was special because it could play both loud and soft sounds. This ability gave musicians new ways to express themselves.
The piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori in Italy around 1700. But it took a few decades for the instrument to become more widely known. By the 1720s, more people were starting to see and hear this amazing new instrument. It would later become one of the most popular instruments in the world.
Important Leaders of the 1720s
Many powerful rulers were in charge during the 1720s. These leaders made decisions that shaped their countries and the world.
Kings of France
- Louis XV was the King of France for a very long time. He ruled from 1715 to 1774. In the 1720s, he was still a young king. His country, France, was one of the most important nations in Europe.
Rulers of Persia (Iran)
The Safavid dynasty ruled Persia during this time. The leader of Persia was called a Shah.
- Husayn was the Shah from 1694 to 1722. His rule ended early in the 1720s.
- Tahmasp II became Shah in 1723 and ruled until 1732. He faced many challenges during his time as leader.
Kings of Great Britain
Great Britain also had two different kings during the 1720s.
- George I was the King of Great Britain from 1714 to 1727. He was the first king from the House of Hanover.
- George II took over as King of Great Britain in 1727. He ruled until 1760. He was the son of George I.
King of Spain
- Philip V was the King of Spain for a long period, from 1700 to 1746. He was a very influential ruler in Europe.
