Births on July 17

Frederick Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth

Born on July 17, 1708

Frederick Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (d. 1769)

Frederick Christian of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (17 July 1708 in Weferlingen – 20 January 1769 in Bayreuth), was a member of the House of Hohenzollern and Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth.

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Frederick Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth

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Events on 1708

11 Mar

Scottish Militia Bill
Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation.
11 Sep

Battle of Poltava
Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the Great Northern War. The army is defeated nine months later in the Battle of Poltava, and the Swedish Empire ceases to be a major power.
9 Oct

Battle of Lesnaya
Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya.

Births on July 17

Frederick Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth

Born on July 17, 1708

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Events on 1708

Scottish Militia Bill

Battle of Poltava

Battle of Lesnaya