1688
Advance to Salisbury
William III of Orange reaches the Salisbury area as defections and declining confidence weaken the position of James II.
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William III of Orange reaches the Salisbury area as defections and declining confidence weaken the position of James II.
Detained by magistrates at Faversham while attempting to reach France
William III of Orange enters London after James II loses effective control of the capital.
Beaufort's influence helps shape Bristol's response to William of Orange.
French forces under the campaign command associated with Duras secure Mannheim after the fall of Philippsburg.
The Grand Dauphin's army receives the capitulation of Philippsburg after a month-long siege.
Appointed Commander in Chief of the expedition to Ireland against the Jacobite supporters of James II
William III of Orange authorizes preparations for a Convention that will determine the future government and succession.
William III of Orange publishes a declaration explaining his intervention as a defence of Protestant religion, English liberties and a free Parliament.
Declares war on the Netherlands
Leaves James II's army during the night of 23-24 November and joins William of Orange at Axminster.
Starhemberg conducts a determined defence of Philippsburg before the outnumbered Imperial garrison capitulates.
Succeeds as Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg before becoming King in Prussia.
William III of Orange enters Exeter and establishes a major early base for his advance across southern England.
James tries to escape from London but is caught by Kent fishermen & returned to London
Goes into exile in France after William of Orange lands at Torbay
William III of Orange sails from the Dutch Republic with a large invasion fleet and army bound for England.
William III of Orange summons former members of Charles II's Parliaments and representatives of the City of London to advise on calling a Convention.
James II fathers a son, James Francis Edward Stuart, until then the throne would have passed to his daughter Mary, a Protestant, the wife of William, the prospect of a Roman Catholic dynasty in the kingdoms is now likely.
James II was troubled by James II's Catholicism and his close ties with France, key leaders of the Tories unite with members of the opposition Whigs and set out to resolve the crisis by inviting William of Orange to England.
The birth of James Francis Edward Stuart creates the prospect of a continuing Catholic dynasty and sharply changes the English succession crisis facing William III of Orange.
William III of Orange becomes increasingly prepared to intervene as English political leaders oppose James II's religious and constitutional policies.
James attempted to flee but was detained at Faversham and returned to London.
James left England after William permitted his departure, creating an effective vacancy.
Louis XIV invades Germany to weaken the German states before they join the Grand Alliance
French forces open the Rhineland campaign by investing Philippsburg, beginning the war that expands into the Nine Years War.
William III of Orange receives the invitation from seven leading English opponents of James II asking him to intervene with military support.
William III of Orange lands with his army at Torbay, beginning the military phase of the Glorious Revolution in England.
Promoted lieutenant-general as James II prepares to resist William of Orange.
Ernest Augustus supports the coalition of north German princes mobilizing against the French Rhineland campaign.
Frederick III joins the north German agreement at Magdeburg to mobilize forces against the French advance.
John George III joins the German princes coordinating military resistance to France at Magdeburg.
William III of Orange addresses a large meeting of peers assembled to consider how England should be governed until a national settlement is reached.
William III of Orange receives commissioners representing James II and answers proposals for a negotiated political settlement.
William III of Orange summons leading peers to advise on government and the constitutional crisis following James II's departure.
Duras serves as a principal French field commander during the operation against Philippsburg.
Vauban directs the siege engineering that enables the French army to reduce the fortress of Philippsburg.
Anne miscarries, 4th time
Requests Anglican clergy read the 2nd Declaration of Indulgence to their congregations
The French lay siege to Cologne
The Grand Dauphin holds nominal command of the French army that begins the siege of Philippsburg.
The States General formally supports the expedition of William III of Orange, presenting the intervention as necessary for Dutch security and Protestant interests.
James II has a son, Anne had no living heirs & a Catholic succession is probable
Becomes Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg and Duke in Prussia.
First day of the interregnum
English political leaders ask William III of Orange to administer public affairs until the Convention meets.
Birth of a son to James II, Anne had no heirs so a Catholic succession continues
Birth of Frederick William I, son of Frederick I of Prussia
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