1720s in South Africa — See also: 1710s in South Africa, other events of 1720s, 1730s in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history. Events1722* Groot Constantia was built * 17 January Sampson and Amstelveer , richly laden, are wrecked on the southern coast … Wikipedia
1720s in archaeology — The decade of the 1720s in archaeology involved some significant events.Explorations* 1722: Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen arrives at Easter Island.Excavations* Formal excavations continue at Pompeii.Finds*Publications*Other events*Births* 1721:… … Wikipedia
1720s in Wales — This article is about the particular significance of the decade 1720 1729 to Wales and its people. Incumbents*Prince of Wales **George, Prince of Wales (until 1727) **Frederick, Prince of Wales (from January 8 1729) *Princess of Wales Caroline of … Wikipedia
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
Novel — For other uses, see Novel (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Novell. New novels in a Oldenburg bookshop, February 2009 … Wikipedia
Jonathan Wild — ( baptised 6 May 1683 – 24 May 1725) was perhaps the most famous criminal of London mdash; and possibly Great Britain mdash; during the 18th century, both because of his own actions and the uses novelists, playwrights, and political satirists… … Wikipedia
Augustan drama — [ riot at Covent Garden s Royal Theatre in 1762 over a rumored increase in ticket prices. Although drama declined in the Augustan era, it was still popular entertainment.] Augustan drama can refer to the dramas of Ancient Rome during the reign of … Wikipedia
History of cricket (1726–1763) — The history of cricket from 1726 to 1763 covers the period leading up to the introduction of the pitched delivery in bowling and the formation of the Hambledon Club. Cricket in 1726 was already a major sport in London and the south of England.… … Wikipedia
Qing Dynasty — Not to be confused with the Qin Dynasty, the first dynasty of Imperial China. Qing redirects here. For other uses, see Qing (disambiguation). Great Qing 大清帝国, Dà Qīng Dìguó … Wikipedia
History of Philadelphia — The history of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, goes back to 1682, when the city was founded by William Penn. Before then, the area was inhabited by the Lenape (Delaware) Indians and Swedish settlers who arrived in the area in the early 1600s.… … Wikipedia
