1740s
| Centuries: 17th century - 18th century - 19th century | |
| Decades: 1710s 1720s 1730s - 1740s - 1750s 1760s 1770s | |
| Years: 1740 1741 1742 1743 1744 1745 1746 1747 1748 1749 | |
Events and Trends
- The War of Austrian Succession (1740-1748) rages.
World leaders
- Louis XV King of France (king from 1715 to 1774)
- George II King of Great Britain (king from 1727 to 1760)
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