1725 facts for kids

The year 1725 was a time of change and new beginnings around the world. Important leaders rose to power, and many famous people were born who would later shape history. Let's explore some of the key events and notable figures from this year.

Important Events of 1725

• February 8 – Catherine I became the new empress of Russia. She took over after the death of her husband, Peter the Great.
• May 21 – The Order of Alexander Nevsky was created in Russia. This was a special award given by Empress Catherine I to people who showed great bravery or service.
• May 24 – A well-known criminal named Jonathan Wild was caught and punished in Tyburn, England. He was known for pretending to help catch criminals, but he was actually helping them!

Famous People Born in 1725

Many people who would become famous were born in 1725. Here are a few:

• February 4 – Dru Drury, an English expert on insects. He studied and collected many different kinds of bugs.
• February 5 – James Otis, an American lawyer and patriot. He was important in the early days of the American Revolution.
• February 15 – Abraham Clark, an American who later signed the Declaration of Independence.
• March 20 – Abd-al-Hamid I, who became the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
• April 2 – Giacomo Casanova, an Italian adventurer and writer. He traveled a lot and wrote about his life.
• April 6 – Pasquale Paoli, a Corsican patriot and military leader. He fought for the independence of Corsica.
• September 24 – Arthur Guinness, an Irish brewer. He started the famous Guinness brewery.
• September 25 – Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot, a French inventor. He is known for building one of the first self-propelled vehicles, like an early car.
• September 29 – Robert Clive, a British general and statesman. He played a big role in British India.
• December 11 – George Mason, an American founding father. He helped write important documents for the United States.

Notable People Who Died in 1725

The year 1725 also saw the passing of some important figures:

• February 8 – Tsar Peter I of Russia died. He was a very powerful ruler who modernized Russia.
• May 24 – Jonathan Wild, the English criminal mentioned earlier, passed away.
• October 24 – Alessandro Scarlatti, a famous Italian composer, died. He wrote many operas and other musical pieces.

Images for kids

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  Giacomo Casanova

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  Robert Clive

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  Emperor Peter I of Russia

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  Jonathan Wild

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