Events from 1737

Euler introduces notation f(x) for functions and e for base of natural logarithms

Lord Hardwicke develops doctrine of part performance - oral trusts of land enforceable if relied upon

Stop of the Exchequer cases establish partnership by estoppel - holding out as partner creates liability to third parties

Inquisition condemns Florence Masonic lodge; Tommaso Crudeli arrested, tortured, dies from treatment

Death of Gian Gastone de' Medici - last male Medici, Grand Duchy passes to House of Lorraine