The following events happened in the 1700s:
Events[]
- 1700: A portrait of Google Stump and a portrait of Albert Gibbering Stump, both currently hung at Hogwarts Castle, are painted.[1]
- 1701: The forty-third Wizarding Schools Potions Championship is held.[2]
- 1702: McTawny Broomsticks established.[3]
- 1707: The British Ministry of Magic is founded, replacing the earlier Wizard's Council. Ulick Gamp is elected the first Minister for Magic.[4]
- 1708: The forty-fourth Wizarding Schools Potions Championship is held.[2]
- 1709: The Warlock's Convention outlaws dragon breeding.[5]
Births[]
Deaths[]
- 8 March 1702: William III, King of England and husband of Queen Mary II.
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Harry Potter Limited Edition - The Paintings of Hogwarts: Masterpieces from the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Sets
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wonderbook: Book of Potions
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film) (see this image)
- ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Ministers for Magic" at Harry Potter (website)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 14 (Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- ↑ Chocolate Frog Cards
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