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Robert Shirley

Robert Shirley

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Born 28 DEC 1692 , Staunton Herold, co. Leicester, ENG
Died 5 JUL 1714 , smallpox
Parents Robert Shirley (Father) Family
Anne Ferrers (Mother) Family
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation Viscount Tamworth (1711- )
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of William III and Mary II
  • Birth
    28 Dec 1692
    Born at Staunton Herold, co. Leicester, ENG
  • Age 1
    27 Jul 1694
    Bank of England founded
  • Age 5
    25 Feb 1698
    Father Robert died
  • Age 9
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age c. 11
    1703
    The Great Storm devastates southern England
  • Age 14
    1 May 1707
    Act of Union joins England and Scotland
  • Age c. 20
    1712
    Newcomen builds the first practical steam engine
  • Age 21
    5 Jul 1714
    Died at smallpox