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August1717

Historical Events in August 1717

Poet Laureate Nicholas Rowe

Aug 1 Nicholas Rowe is appointed British Poet Laureate by George I

King of Great Britain and Ireland George I

Aug 16 Prince Eugenius of Savoye occupies Belgrade
Aug 17 France, Russia & Prussia sign agreement
Aug 22 Spanish troops land on Sardinia

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