Births on January 13

Richard Hurd, English bishop (d. 1808)

Richard Hurd (13 January 1720 – 28 May 1808) was an English divine and writer, and bishop of Worcester.

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.