The year 1716 has a special significance of its own in India and world history. Let us know some such important events of the year 1716 such as: born famous people, death of famous people, war treaty, independence of a country, invention of new technology, change of power, important national and international day etc., knowing which your general Knowledge will increase.

Important Historical Events of the Year 1716 in World ⚡

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04 AprilThe armies of Russia and Prussia captured Wismar in northern Germany.
08 JanuaryDutch gang leader "Sajko" was arrested.
10 FebruaryScottish thrower James III Edward came to France for the throne.
15 AprilGreat Northern War: Prussian troops occupied the German control of Sweden at the port of Wismar.
28 MayJohn Churchill I King of Marlborough was a paralyzed man.
05 JuneEngland and Emperor Karel Sahay signed the military treaty.
08 JulyGreat Northern War: The Battle of Dionnecklin trapped a Danish-Norwegian force under Peter Terdenkold and thus defeated the Swedish force.
05 AugustBattle of Petrovadin: 83,300 Austrian soldiers of Prince Eugene of Saloy defeated 150,000 Turks under Silahdadar Damat Ali Pasha (who was killed).
06 SeptemberThe first lighthouse was built in Boston, North America.
13 OctoberThe soldiers of the Hungarian Emperor Karel 6 captured Temesaver.
26 NovemberFirst lion shown in Boston in America
12 DecemberThe Secretary of the Northern Department in the British Government has been demoted from his office as Secretary of State and transferred by James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope.
09 JuneThe great Sikh military commander Banda Bahadur was killed by the Mughals. Banda Bahadur is remembered for fighting the Mughal Empire, ending the zamindari system, killing Wazir Khan in Sirhind and nurturing the Khalsa Panth. On 7 December 1715, Banda Bahadur was caught from Gurdas Nangal Fort. He was killed on 9 June 1716 after 3 months imprisonment and torture.
17 SeptemberFrench soldier Jean Theural started a 90 -year military service career at the age of 17, admitted to the Regiment Detoin at the age of 17.

Important Historical Events of the Year 1716 in India ⚡

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