Birth of Anne
Birth of Anne, second daughter of James Duke of York and Anne Hyde.
Role range: 1702-1714
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Anne Biography and Timeline
Follow Anne through 62 dated historical records for England.
Anne, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
62Distinct records
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1665–1702Years on this page
1665
1679
Exile of Anne
Joins James II in exile
Role range: 1702-1714
1680
Marriage
George of Hanover visits the English Court but returns without a marriage to Anne
Role range: 1702-1714
1683
Marriage
Anne marries Prince George of Denmark, at St Jamess Palace, St Annes Day
Role range: 1702-1714
1684
Pregnancy
Annes 1st pregnancy ends in a miscarriage
Role range: 1702-1714
Pregnancy
Annes 1st pregnancy ends in a miscarriage. 1st of 17 pregnancies without any surviving children
Role range: 1702-1714
1685
Death of Anne
Death of Charles II, Annes father succeeds him as King, she is 2nd to the throne
Role range: 1702-1714
Succession
Death of Charles II, Annes father succeeds him as King, she is 2nd to the throne
Role range: 1702-1714
Birth of Mary
Birth of Mary, daughter of Anne
Role range: 1702-1714
1686
Birth of Anne Sophia
Birth of Anne Sophia, Annes daughter
Role range: 1702-1714
1687
Pregnancy
Anne miscarries, 3rd time
Role range: 1702-1714
Death of Anne
Death of Mary, Annes daughter. Death of Anne Sophia, Annes daughter
Role range: 1702-1714
1688
Pregnancy
Anne miscarries, 4th time
Role range: 1702-1714
Succession
James II has a son, Anne had no living heirs & a Catholic succession is probable
Role range: 1702-1714
1689
Legislation
The Scottish Estates pass the Claim of Right making Anne succeeed William & Mary
Role range: 1702-1714
Claim of Right
The Scottish Estates pass the Claim of Right making Anne succeeed William & Mary
Role range: 1702-1714
Succession
The Scottish Estates pass the Claim of Right making Anne succeeed William & Mary
Role range: 1702-1714
Constitution of England
The Declaration of Rights, if there are no heirs to William & Mary Anne will succeed
Role range: 1702-1714
Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Rights, if there are no heirs to William & Mary Anne will succeed
Role range: 1702-1714
Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Rights, if there are no heirs to William & Mary Anne will succeed
Role range: 1702-1714
Succession
The Declaration of Rights, if there are no heirs to William & Mary Anne will succeed. Declaration of Right passes through Parliament
Role range: 1702-1714
1694
Marriage
Marries Prince George of Denmark
Role range: 1702-1714
1700
Succession Crisis
The death of her son Prince William, Duke of Gloucester, leaves Anne without a surviving direct heir.
Role range: 1702-1714
Succession
After Prince William of Gloucester's death, Anne has no surviving child, forcing Parliament to consider a new Protestant succession settlement.
Role range: 1702-1714
1701
Heir Presumptive
Anne remains first in the Protestant succession established by Parliament.
Role range: 1689-1702
Legislation
The Act of Settlement gives the succession to Sophia & the German House of Hanover
Role range: 1702-1714
Reform of Royal Succession
The Act of Settlement gives the succession to Sophia & the German House of Hanover
Role range: 1702-1714
Succession
The Act of Settlement gives the succession to Sophia & the German House of Hanover
Role range: 1702-1714
Succession
The Act of Settlement gives the succession to Sophia & the German House of Hanover
Role range: 1702-1714
Act Of Settlement Designates Sophia
The Act of Settlement designated Sophia of Hanover and her Protestant descendants as successors should the reigning line fail.
1702
Accession Council
Anne meets her council after succeeding to the throne.
Role range: 1702-1714
Accession
Anne succeeds William III as Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Role range: 1702-1714
Coronation
Crowned Queen of England, last Stuart monarch
Role range: 1702-1714
First Parliamentary Address
Anne addresses Parliament and promises to maintain England's religion and liberties.
Role range: 1702-1714
Accession Proclamation
Anne's accession is publicly proclaimed following William III's death.
Role range: 1702-1714
Coronation
Anne is crowned at Westminster Abbey while suffering from gout.
Role range: 1702-1714
Grand Alliance
Queen Anne declares war on France and continues England's commitment to the Grand Alliance.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1702-1714
War Declaration
Anne declares war against France and Spain under the English calendar.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1702-1714
War Declaration
Queen Anne declares war on France and Spain after England enters the Grand Alliance.
Role range: 1702-1714
Captain General Appointment
Anne appoints John Churchill Captain General of her land forces.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1702-1714
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.