Important Events
- Feb 12 The Great Northern War begins in Northern Europe between Denmark–Norway, Saxony and Russia and the Swedish Empire.
Famous People Born in 1700
- Jan 29 Daniel Bernoulli, mathematician (10 time French award), born in Basel, Switzerland
- Feb 7 Philippe Buache, French geographer/cartographer (Contourlijnen)
- Feb 23 Wilhelmus Schortinghuis, Dutch theologist (Profound Christianity)
- Mar 13 James Kent, English composer, born in Winchester (d. 1776)
- Mar 13 Michel Blavet, French composer, born in Besançon (d. 1768)
World Leaders in 1700
Louis XIV
The Sun King of France- Peter the Great
Russian Tsar
Louis XIV
Peter the Great
Marguerite Bourgeoys