Original April 8, 1739 Antique French HANDWRITTEN VELLUM - Rouen -Succession **** What happened this year when the French document was written January 1 - Bouvet Island is discovered by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, in the South Atlantic Ocean. March 20 - Nader Shah occupies Delhi, India and sacks the city, stealing the jewels of the Peacock Throne, including the Koh-i-Noor. October 23 - War of Jenkins' Ear: Great Britain declares war on Spain. **** Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter