1760

1760 was a leap year in the Gregorian calendar and a year marked by the continuing global conflict of the Seven Years' War. The war affected large parts of Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia, influencing territorial control, alliances, and colonial administration.

In North America, British forces secured a decisive turn in the war against France with the surrender of Montreal on September 8, 1760. This victory effectively ended French civil government in Canada and set the stage for the continental realignments formalized by the 1763 Treaty of Paris, which ended major hostilities in North America and reshaped colonial borders.

In Europe, the war persisted with shifting fortunes among the principal powers. The year also saw a significant dynastic development in Britain: on October 25, 1760, King George II died, and his grandson George III ascended to the throne. George III’s reign would influence British policy during the remainder of the war and into the subsequent decades.

Around the world, combatants continued to contest colonies and trade routes. In the Caribbean, West Africa, and parts of India, military and political maneuvering continued as European powers sought strategic advantages in the broader conflict.

The year 1760 thus occupied a transitional place within the broader wars of the era, highlighting the global reach of imperial rivalry and marking a notable shift in both North American affairs and British leadership.