Antoine Dauvergne (1713 - 1797) was a French violinist and composer. Events April 11 - War of the Spanish Succession: Treaty of Utrecht June 23 - French residents of Acadia given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia Canada first Orrery built by George Graham Ongoing events Great Northern War (1700-1721) War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713... 1797 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...