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William Edser

William Edser

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Born APR 1743 , Shere, Surrey, England
Died 23 MAR 1782
Parents Richard Edser (Father) Family
Hannah Frost (Mother) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of George II
  • Birth
    Apr 1743
    Born at Shere, Surrey, England
  • Age 2
    1745–1746
    Second Jacobite rising
    Ended at Culloden on 16 April 1746.
  • Age 9
    Sep 1752
    Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar
    2 September was followed by 14 September.
  • Age 13
    1756–1763
    Seven Years' War begins
  • Age 17
    25 Oct 1760
    Accession of George III
    Reigned 1760–1820
  • Age c. 21
    1764
    Hargreaves invents the spinning jenny
  • Age 25
    26 Aug 1768
    Captain Cook sets sail on his first voyage
  • Age 25
    5 Jan 1769
    James Watt patents his improved steam engine
  • Age 28
    Dec 1771
    Father Richard died
  • Age 32
    1775–1783
    American War of Independence begins
  • Age 37
    4 May 1780
    First Epsom Derby run
    On Epsom Downs, Surrey.
  • Age 38
    23 Mar 1782
    Died