1746 facts for kids

The year 1746 was a busy time around the world, filled with important events that shaped history. From big battles in Europe to the founding of a famous university in America, this year had a lot going on!

Important Events of 1746

• April 16: The Battle of Culloden

* This battle was a major event in Scotland. It marked the end of the Jacobite Rising, a rebellion led by Bonnie Prince Charlie. He was trying to take back the throne for his family. The battle was a defeat for the Jacobites. * After the battle, on August 18, two Scottish lords who supported the rebellion, the Earl of Kilmarnock and Lord Balmeniro, were executed at the Tower of London.

• October 22: A New University Begins

* In America, a new school called the College of New Jersey was founded. This college would later become the famous Princeton University in 1896. It's one of the oldest and most respected universities in the United States.

• October 28: Earthquake in Peru

* A very strong earthquake hit Lima and Callao in Peru. It caused a lot of damage and destroyed many buildings in these cities.

• January 8: Bonnie Prince Charlie in Stirling

* Earlier in the year, before the final battle, Bonnie Prince Charlie's forces occupied the town of Stirling in Scotland.

• Vilkovo is Founded

* The town of Vilkovo was founded in what is now Ukraine.

Famous Births of 1746

• November 12: Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles

* A notable person born in 1746 was Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles. He became a famous French inventor and scientist. He is known for his work with gases and for being one of the first people to fly in a hydrogen balloon.

Images for kids

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  April 16: The Battle of Culloden was a turning point in Scottish history.

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  October 11: The Battle of Rocoux was another important battle fought in Europe during this period.

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  Tadeusz Kościuszko was a Polish military leader born in this era.

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  Francisco de Goya was a famous Spanish painter.

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  Philip V of Spain was the King of Spain during this time.

See also

In Spanish: 1746 para niños