1720s

The 1720s was a decade that began on 1 January 1720 and ended on 31 December 1729. It is distinct from the decade known as the 173th decade which began on January 1, 1721 and ended on December 31, 1730.

 Events and trends 
 The oldest pianos still in existence today are from the 1720s.

 World leaders 
 Louis XV, King of France (king from 1715 to 1774)
 Shahs of the Safavid dynasty in Persia:
 Husayn, 1694–1722
 Tahmasp II, 1723–1732
 George I, King of Great Britain (king from 1714 to 1727)
 George II, King of Great Britain (king from 1727 to 1760)
 Philip V, King of Spain (king from 1700 to 1746)

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