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Frederick Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth
1708Jul, 17

Frederick Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth

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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Events on 1708

  • 11Mar

    Scottish Militia Bill

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

    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.
  • 9Oct

    Battle of Lesnaya

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