Deaths on September 6

Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet

Died on September 6, 1708

Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet, English merchant and philanthropist, founded Morden College (b. 1623)

Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet (13 August 1623 – 6 September 1708) was a successful English merchant and philanthropist who also served briefly as an MP. He established Morden College in Blackheath, south-east London as a home for retired merchants; as a charity, it continues to provide residential care over 300 years later.

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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.

Deaths on September 6

Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet

Died on September 6, 1708

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Events on 1708

Scottish Militia Bill

Battle of Poltava

Battle of Lesnaya