Brief Life History of Francis
When Francis Streeton was born in 1717, his father, Francis Streeton, was 29 and his mother, Elizabeth Bayfeild, was 28.
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Family Time Line
Francis Streeton
1688–1717
Elizabeth Bayfeild
1689–1747
John Streeton
1711–
Robert Streeton
1714–1782
William Streeton
1716–
Francis Streeton
1717–
Sources (2)
- Francis Streeton, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Francis Streeton, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
Parents and Siblings
1688–1717 Male
1689–1747 Female
Siblings (4)
1711– Male
1714–1782 Male
1716– Male
1717– Male
World Events (5)
1720 · South Sea Bubble
Age 3
The South Sea Bubble Bill was passed by the House of Lords in 1720. This allowed the South Sea company to monopolize trade with South America. The company underwrote the English National Debt which promised 5% interest from the government. As shares rose exponentially, many companies were created and many fortunes were made. The stocks crashed and many people lost their money which caused them to become destitute overnight and suicide was common. Robert Walpole took charge of the South Sea Bubble Financial Crisis by dividing the national debt between the Bank of England, the Treasury, and the Sinking Fund.
1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted
Age 35
Gregorian calendar was adopted in England in 1752. That year, Wednesday, September 2, 1752, was followed by Thursday, September 14th, 1752, which caused the country to skip ahead eleven days.
1754 · Seven Years' War
Age 37
The Seven Years' War began as a North American conflict then stretched between England and France. England, along with allies, battled France in America, India, and Europe, making it arguably the first global war. The conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 and England was victorious. The Seven Years' war ultimately led to discontent in the colonies and the American Revolution.
Name Meaning
Anglo-Saxon: Stræt, street, and tun, town, meaning a city or town of streets
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