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Henry Compton Biography and Timeline

Follow Henry Compton through 3 dated historical records for England.

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Henry Compton, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1683–1701Years on this page

1683

28 July 1683

Marriage

Bishop of London · St James · Religion / Church of England

Marries Anne & Prince George of Denmark, at St Jamess Palace, St Annes Day

1689

11 April 1689

Coronation of William and Mary

Bishop · Bishop of London · Westminster Abbey · Religion / Church of England

Performs the coronation of William III and Mary II after William Sancroft refuses

Role range: 1713

1701

Missionary Society Support

Bishop · Bishop of London · London · Government / Government of England

Compton supports Anglican missionary organisation for England's overseas colonies.

Role range: 1675-1713

Records, sources and methodology

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