What happened in 1714

2 entries recorded for 1714, listed by date. That was 312 years ago.

1714 at a glance

Years ago
312 (as of 2026)
Century
18th century
Decade
1710s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

May

  • May 20

    Johann Sebastian Bach

    Historical event

    J. S. Bach led the first performance of his Pentecost cantata Erschallet, ihr Lieder at the chapel of Schloss Weimar.

August

  • August 1

    Electorate of Hanover

    Historical event

    George Louis, Elector of Hanover, became King George I of Great Britain, marking the beginning of the Georgian era.

Questions about 1714

What happened in 1714?

This site records 2 entries for 1714, including Johann Sebastian Bach on May 20. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1714?

312 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1714 turns 312 this year.

Which century is 1714 in?

1714 falls in the 18th century, in the 1710s.

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