Elizabeth of Russia
Elizabeth Petrovna, born on December 29, 1709 (O.S. December 18), ascended as Empress of Russia in 1741, reigning until her death in 1762. Her rule is often celebrated as a...
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French and Indian War (1754–1763)
The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was a crucial conflict in North American history, pitting the British and French colonial empires against each other, with each side supported by Native...
British Army Officer Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst
Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst, was a significant British Army officer whose military achievements in North America shaped the course of British colonial expansion and left a lasting impact on...
Who was Isaac Barré?
Isaac Barré, born on October 15, 1726, in Dublin, Ireland, was a prominent Anglo-Irish soldier and politician whose life and career spanned significant military and political upheavals in the British...
Life and Political Career of Henry Fox, Secretary at War from 1746 to 1755
Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland (1705–1774), was an influential English Whig politician who held significant offices in mid-18th century Britain. Despite his prominence and ambition, Fox never attained the position...
Life and Major Accomplishments of William Pitt the Elder
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708–1778), commonly known as Pitt the Elder, was a towering figure in 18th-century British politics. A member of the Whig party, he is...
The Seven Years’ War Explained in Brief
Commonly described as the world’s true first world war, the Seven Years’ War pitted colossal European kingdoms against one another from 1756 to 1763. The war involved three main empires...
Everything You Need To Know About King George III
George III was an 18th-century sovereign ruler of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1760, George inherited the British crown from his grandfather, George II. A look back at the life...
