Was there electricity in 1716

Answer 1

That depends on what you actually mean by your question. Electricity is a findamental force of nature. It has existed since the beginning of time. Scientists first began to conduct experiments to understand electricity in the 1600s. By 1716 they could create substantial static charges and store electrical energy in storage cells called leaden jars. The most primitive electrical appliances though were still over 100 years in the future.