1697. The imperialists, commanded by prince Eugene, defeated the Turks at Zentha; the grand vizier and upwards of 20,000 men killed.
1715. Louis XIV, of France, died. His reign is marked as an era of magnificence, learning and licentiousness, in France; and he left behind him monuments of unprecedented splendor and expense, in palaces, gardens, &c.
1715. Francis Girandon, an eminent French sculptor and architect, died.
1720. Eusebus Renaudot, a distinguished French orientalist, died.
1721. John Kiell, an eminent Scottish mathematician and philosopher, died. His works are numerous and in high repute.
1729. Richard Steele, an English writer and politician, died; "justly celebrated as an essayist, just remembered as a dramatist, and almost forgotten as a politician."
1730. A new volcano opened at Temanfaya, in the isle of Lanzerota.
1731. French erected a fort at Crown point, on lake Champlain.
1755. Maurice Greene, an eminent English music composer, died. He undertook an important reformation in church music which he did not live to effect.
1766. Peter Anich, a Tyrolese peasant, astronomer and geographer, died. He followed the occupation of a farmer till the age of 28, after which he commenced his scientific career.