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1772 was a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar and a leap year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar, the 1772nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 772nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 72nd year of the 18th century, and the 3rd year of the 1770s decade. As of the start of 1772, the ...
The Pine Tree Riot was a test of the British royal authority which is partially evident by the light fines exacted against the rioters. [11] By demonstrating that British rule was defiable it is believed the riot helped to inspire the Boston Tea Party. [3] [11]
The British credit crisis of 1772–1773, also known as the crisis of 1772, or the panic of 1772, was a peacetime financial crisis which originated in London and then spread to Scotland and the Dutch Republic. [1] It has been described as the first modern banking crisis faced by the Bank of England. [2]
Events from the year 1772 in Great Britain. Incumbents ... [3] 10 June – credit crisis of 1772 is triggered when, ...
67", meaning the 67th act passed during the session that started in the 39th year of the reign of George III and which finished in the 40th year of that reign. Note that the modern convention is to use Arabic numerals in citations (thus "41 Geo. 3" rather than "41 Geo. III").
Pages in category "1772" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The 1772 Instrument of Government (Swedish: regeringsform) was the constitution of the Kingdom of Sweden from 1772 to 1809. It was promulgated in the wake of the Revolution of 1772 , a self-coup mounted by King Gustav III , and replaced the 1720 Instrument of Government , which had been in force for most of the Age of Liberty (1719-72).
27 April – Parliament passes the Tea Act 1773 (13 Geo. 3. c. 44), designed to save the British East India Company by granting it a monopoly on the North American tea trade. 10 May – Tea Act 1773 comes into force. [5] 27 May Parliament passes the Plate Assay (Sheffield and Birmingham) Act 1772 (13 Geo. 3. c.