Deaths on August 9

Simon Ockley, English orientalist and academic (b. 1678)

Simon Ockley (1678 – 9 August 1720) was a British Orientalist.

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.