An English and Dutch fleet beat France in the Battle at La Hogue.
1697
Age 7
The Treaty of Ryswick was signed in Holland. It ended the War of the Grand Alliance (War of the League of Augsburg,1688-1697) between France and the Grand Alliance.
1745
Age 55
England, Austria, Saxony and the Netherlands formed an alliance against Russia.
Name Meaning
Elizabeth
The scriptural name is Eliyshebha, which St. Jerome translates as "oath of my God." Others translate it as "oath of God" or "to whom God is the oath," or "who swears by God," in other words, a worshipper of God. Nicknames are Lisa, Libby, Bess, Bet, Betty, Bessy, and Ib, as well as the Scottish Lizzie and Bessie. Ealasaid is a Gaelic form of Elizabeth. Tibbie, Lissie, Elsie, and Eliza are derived from Elizabeth. Elise is the French form of Eliza. Elspet, Elspeth, Elspit, and Elspith are Scottish forms of Elizabeth. Elspie is derived from Elspith.
Possible Related Names
Lisa
Libby
Bess
Bet
Betty
Bessy
Ib
Lizzie
Lissie
Bessie
Elise
Eliza
Ealasaid
Elsie
Elspet
Elspeth
Elspie
Elspit
Elspith
Tibbie
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