Births on August 18

Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl Ferrers

Born on August 18, 1720

Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl Ferrers, English politician (d. 1760)

Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl Ferrers (18 August 1720 – 5 May 1760) was an English nobleman, notable for being the last peer to be hanged, following his conviction for murdering his steward.

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Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl Ferrers

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Events on 1720

21 Jan

Treaty of Stockholm (Great Northern War)
Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm.
29 Feb

Frederick I of Sweden
Ulrika Eleonora, Queen of Sweden abdicates in favour of her husband, who becomes King Frederick I on 24 March.
20 Oct

Capture of the William
Caribbean pirate Calico Jack is captured by the Royal Navy.

Births on August 18

Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl Ferrers

Born on August 18, 1720

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Events on 1720

Treaty of Stockholm (Great Northern War)

Frederick I of Sweden

Capture of the William