Year by year · 18th century

1717

1717 in world history: 3 events, 4 births, 5 deaths, 2 states founded and 2 that came to an end. 1,206 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 24 June

    Premier Grand Lodge of England is founded

    Four London lodges met at the Goose and Gridiron alehouse to form a Grand Lodge. It marks the beginning of organised modern Freemasonry.

    EnglandLondon
ProfileState1032 states with a known seat in 1717Open the atlas at 1717 →

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Wars and longer events

Born in 1717 4

Died in 1717 5

States founded 2

States that came to an end 2

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