Historical Events in 1748
7 curated events dated to this year, and 30 musicalized poets on V2Melody were alive then.
18,575 historical events · 670 poets with dates
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Montesquieu Publishes 'The Spirit of Law'
Montesquieu published 'The Spirit of the Laws' in 1748, a pivotal work that analyzed the relationship between geography, culture, and gover…
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Rediscovery of Pompeii
Systematic excavations began in 1748 at the site near Naples, Italy, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, revealing a remarka…
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Isaac Watts' Final Years
In 1748, Isaac Watts passed away in Stoke Newington, London, after a life marked by literary and theological contributions. His final years…
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Publication of The Adventures of Roderick Random
Smollett published his first novel, The Adventures of Roderick Random, in 1748. This work was a picaresque tale that drew on his own experi…
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Thomson's Death and Legacy
James Thomson passed away on August 27, 1748, in Richmond, England, leaving behind a legacy that would influence generations of poets. His…
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First Mechanical Refrigeration Demonstrated by William Cullen
In 1748, Scottish physician William Cullen at the University of Glasgow demonstrated the first artificial refrigeration by boiling ethyl et…
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The Hawkhurst Gang Smuggling Trials
The Hawkhurst Gang Smuggling Trials in 1748 marked a significant moment in England's battle against organized crime and smuggling. This not…
Poets in 1748
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