Robert Bristow

Robert Bristow

Born 18 OCT 1688
Died 3 NOV 1737
Parents Robert Bristow (Father) Family
Katherine Wooley (Mother) Family
Marriage Sarah Warde — 29 NOV 1709 Family Page
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation One of the Barons of the Cinque Ports
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of James II
  • Birth
    18 Oct 1688
    Born
  • Newborn
    5 Nov 1688
    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange lands at Brixham
  • 3 months
    13 Feb 1689
    William III and Mary II become joint monarchs
    Reigned 1689–1702
  • Age 1
    16 Dec 1689
    Bill of Rights passed
  • Age 5
    27 Jul 1694
    Bank of England founded
  • Age 13
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age c. 15
    1703
    The Great Storm devastates southern England
  • Age 17
    Aug 1706
    Father Robert died
  • Age 18
    1 May 1707
    Act of Union joins England and Scotland
  • Age 21
    29 Nov 1709
    Married Sarah Warde
  • Age c. 24
    1712
    Son Robert born
  • Age c. 24
    1712
    Newcomen builds the first practical steam engine
  • Age c. 26
    1714
    Son John born
  • Age 25
    1 Aug 1714
    Accession of George I
    Reigned 1714–1727
  • Age 26
    6 Sep 1715
    First Jacobite rising
  • Age c. 33
    1721
    Robert Walpole becomes the first Prime Minister in all but name
  • Age 38
    11 Jun 1727
    Accession of George II
    Reigned 1727–1760
  • Age 38
    13 Jun 1727
    Son George born
  • Age 49
    3 Nov 1737
    Died