1738 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1700s 1710s 1720s – 1730s – 1740s 1750s 1760s |
| Years: | 1735 1736 1737 – 1738 – 1739 1740 1741 |
The year 1738 was a time of important events and the birth of future leaders. It saw the signing of a major peace agreement in Europe and the arrival of people who would later become famous.
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Key Events of 1738
The Treaty of Vienna
On November 13, 1738, an important agreement called the Treaty of Vienna was signed. A treaty is like a big promise or contract between different countries. This treaty helped to end a war called the War of the Polish Succession. It changed who ruled certain lands in Europe, bringing peace after years of fighting.
Notable People Born in 1738
Famous Births of the Year
- Ethan Allen was born on January 21. He later became a hero in American history, known for his role in the American Revolutionary War. He was a soldier and a leader who helped fight for American independence.
- Lord Charles Cornwallis was born on December 31. He was a British general who also played a big part in the American Revolutionary War. He is a well-known figure in military history.
Important People Who Died in 1738
Notable Deaths of the Year
- Charles Townshend passed away on June 21. He was an important British politician. People like him helped shape the laws and government of their country during that time.
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February 4: Joseph Süß Oppenheimer was a financial advisor in Württemberg.
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William Herschel was a famous astronomer born in 1738. He discovered the planet Uranus.
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Herman Boerhaave was a Dutch doctor and scientist who died in 1738.
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