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1709

Centuries: 17th century - 18th century - 19th century

Decades: 1650s 1660s 1670s 1680s 1690s - 1700s - 1710s 1720s 1730s 1740s 1750s

Years: 1704 1705 1706 1707 - 1708 - 1709 - 1710 1711 1712 1713 1714

Events

February 2 - Alexander Selkirk is rescued from shipwreck on a desert island, inspiring the book Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Emperor Nakamikado ascends to the throne of Japan

Births

December 18 - Princess Elizabeth of Russia, later reigning Emperess of Russia

Deaths

Emperor Higashiyama of Japan

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