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| Years: 1757 1758 1759 - 1760 - 1761 1762 1763 | |
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| CenturiesMillennia These pages contain the trends of millennia and centuries. The individual century pages contain lists of decades and years. See history for different organizations of historical events. See Calendar and List of calendars for other groupings of y: 17th century16th century 17th century 18th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601- 1700. During this period, the power of England and the United Provinces increased; while that of - 18th century17th century 18th century 19th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701- 1800; however, historians will sometimes specifically refer to the 18th Century as 1715- 89, - 19th centuryAlternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical ( 18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801- 1900. Events The Little Ice Age ended 1760 in art 1760 in literatureSee also 1759 in literature, other events of 1760, 1761 in literature, list of years in literature. Events James Beattie becomes a professor at the University of Aberdeen Fanny Burney and her family move to London Edward III (play) attributed to William S 1760 in musicSee also 1759 in music, other events of 1760, 1761 in music, list of years in music. Events Joseph Haydn marries, but will live apart from his wife for most of their lives. Popular music Opera Les Surprises de l'amour Jean-Philippe Rameau Thomas and Sally 1760 in scienceThe year 1760 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. See also 1759 in science, other events of 1760, 1761 in science and the list of years in science. Geology John Michell suggests earthquakes are caused by one laye List of state leaders in 1760List of state leaders in 1759 Events of 1760 List of state leaders in 1761 State leaders by year Africa Ashanti Confederacy Kusi Obodom, Asantehene ( 1750- 1764) Dahomey Tegbesu, King of Dahomey ( 1732- 1774) Zulu Ndaba kaMageba, King of the Zulu ( 1745- List of religious leaders in 1760 | |