Elector of Brandenburg
Succeeds as Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg before becoming King in Prussia.
Historical events in 1688
95 historical records
April 16884 historical events
Succession
Becomes Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg and Duke in Prussia.
Pregnancy
Anne miscarries, 4th time
Succession
James II has a son, Anne had no living heirs & a Catholic succession is probable
May 16881 historical events
Reform of Royal Succession
Requests Anglican clergy read the 2nd Declaration of Indulgence to their congregations
June 16885 historical events
Glorious Revolution
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.
Glorious Revolution
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.
Glorious Revolution
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.
Glorious Revolution
William III of Orange becomes increasingly prepared to intervene as English political leaders oppose James II's religious and constitutional policies.
Invitation of the Immortal Seven
William III of Orange receives the invitation from seven leading English opponents of James II asking him to intervene with military support.
August 16882 historical events
Birth of Frederick William I
Birth of Frederick William I, son of Frederick I of Prussia
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the expedition to Ireland against the Jacobite supporters of James II
September 16886 historical events
Invasion of Germany
Louis XIV invades Germany to weaken the German states before they join the Grand Alliance
Invasion of Palatinate
French forces open the Rhineland campaign by investing Philippsburg, beginning the war that expands into the Nine Years War.
Philippsburg Siege Engineering
Vauban directs the siege engineering that enables the French army to reduce the fortress of Philippsburg.
Siege of Philippsburg Begins
The Grand Dauphin holds nominal command of the French army that begins the siege of Philippsburg.
Siege of Cologne
The French lay siege to Cologne
Philippsburg Field Command
Duras serves as a principal French field commander during the operation against Philippsburg.
October 16887 historical events
Magdeburg Agreement
Frederick III joins the north German agreement at Magdeburg to mobilize forces against the French advance.
Magdeburg Agreement
Ernest Augustus supports the coalition of north German princes mobilizing against the French Rhineland campaign.
Magdeburg Agreement
John George III joins the German princes coordinating military resistance to France at Magdeburg.
States General Support
The States General formally supports the expedition of William III of Orange, presenting the intervention as necessary for Dutch security and Protestant interests.
Capture of Philippsburg
The Grand Dauphin's army receives the capitulation of Philippsburg after a month-long siege.
Defence of Philippsburg
Starhemberg conducts a determined defence of Philippsburg before the outnumbered Imperial garrison capitulates.
Declaration of Reasons
William III of Orange publishes a declaration explaining his intervention as a defence of Protestant religion, English liberties and a free Parliament.
November 16888 historical events
Landing at Torbay
William III of Orange lands with his army at Torbay, beginning the military phase of the Glorious Revolution in England.
Lieutenant General
Promoted lieutenant-general as James II prepares to resist William of Orange.
Entry into Exeter
William III of Orange enters Exeter and establishes a major early base for his advance across southern England.
Capture of Mannheim
French forces under the campaign command associated with Duras secure Mannheim after the fall of Philippsburg.
Advance to Salisbury
William III of Orange reaches the Salisbury area as defections and declining confidence weaken the position of James II.
Defection to William of Orange
Leaves James II's army during the night of 23-24 November and joins William of Orange at Axminster.
Declaration of War
Declares war on the Netherlands
Fleet Sails for England
William III of Orange sails from the Dutch Republic with a large invasion fleet and army bound for England.
December 168814 historical events
Negotiations at Hungerford
William III of Orange receives commissioners representing James II and answers proposals for a negotiated political settlement.
Interregnum
James attempted to flee but was detained at Faversham and returned to London.
Arrest of James II
Detained by magistrates at Faversham while attempting to reach France
Arrival in London
William III of Orange enters London after James II loses effective control of the capital.
Peers Summoned
William III of Orange summons leading peers to advise on government and the constitutional crisis following James II's departure.
Meeting of the Peers
William III of Orange addresses a large meeting of peers assembled to consider how England should be governed until a national settlement is reached.
Succession
First day of the interregnum
Former MPs Summoned
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.
Interregnum
James left England after William permitted his departure, creating an effective vacancy.
Exile of James VII
Goes into exile in France after William of Orange lands at Torbay
Temporary Administration
English political leaders ask William III of Orange to administer public affairs until the Convention meets.
Convention Ordered
William III of Orange authorizes preparations for a Convention that will determine the future government and succession.
Exile of James II
James tries to escape from London but is caught by Kent fishermen & returned to London
Bristol Secured
Beaufort's influence helps shape Bristol's response to William of Orange.
Invasion of Palatinate
Louis XIV of France invades the Palatinate
League of Augsburg
England, The Netherlands & Savoy join the League of Augsburg against France. Austria joins the Grand Alliance against France
Treaty of Ryswick
The Treaty of Ryswick halts French expansion
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Succession
1 of 7 signatories to the letter inviting William of Orange to accept the throne
Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution removes James II and creates the political settlement under which William III of Orange and Mary will rule with a stronger parliamentary role.
Lord Privy Seal
Appointed Lord Privy Seal by William III
Death of James Butler
Death of James Butler
Family Estate Succession
Succeeds his father, Sir Winston Churchill, after the elder Churchill's death in 1688.
Coup
William III of Orange leads the Dutch-backed intervention that helps remove James II from power and opens the way to a new English settlement.
Succession
After James II's flight, William III of Orange and Mary are offered the English crown jointly.
Succession
Signs the invitation for William of Orange to come to England
Siege of Bristol
Surrenders Bristol to William III of Orange
Exile of Sarah Jennings
Helps Queen Anne to escape
Declaration of Indulgence
The Archbishop of Canterbury & 6 Bishops petition the King to withdraw the Declaration
Exile of James II
William III allows James II to escape to France where he lives in exile at St Germain
Trial
James tries the Archbishop of Canterbury but public pressure leads to their acquittal
Succession
Parliament offers the Crown not to Jamess eldest son, James Francis Edward (who would have been the heir-apparent under normal circumstances), but to William and Mary as joint Sovereigns
Birth of James Francis Edward
Birth of James Francis Edward, the future "Old Pretender", son of Mary of Modena
Exile of Mary of Modena
Flees to France with her only surviving son James Francis Edward, the old pretender
Succession
In correspondence with the Prince of Orange, and one of the seven signatories of the letter of invitation to William
Succession
Compton & 6 other leading men in England invite William of Orange to claim the throne
Bill of Rights
James IIs overthrow begins modern English Parliamentary democracy, never since has the monarch held absolute power, and the Bill of Rights has become one of the most important documents in the political history of Britain
Coup
The overthrow of James II by an alliance of Parliamentarians and an invading army led by William III (William of Orange) who ascends the English throne as William III. James IIs overthrow begins modern English Parliamentary democracy, never since has the monarch held absolute power, and the Bill of Rights has become one of the most important documents in the political history of Britain
Glorious Revolution
The overthrow of James II by an alliance of Parliamentarians and an invading army led by William III (William of Orange) who ascends the English throne as William III. James IIs overthrow begins modern English Parliamentary democracy, never since has the monarch held absolute power, and the Bill of Rights has become one of the most important documents in the political history of Britain
Succession
Seven of the leading men in England invite William of Orange to claim the throne
Capture of London
Secures Bristol & Gloucester for William of Orange
Dialogues on Metaphysics and Religion
Malebranche publishes dialogues defending occasionalism and the vision of all things in God.
Bombardment of Koblenz
Boufflers bombards Koblenz after the city refuses French demands, but the fortress does not fall.
League of Augsburg
Joins the war of the League of Augsburg against France
Tractatus theoligo Politicus
Publication of "Tractatus theoligo Politicus"
Invasion of Ireland
After landing at Bangor Bay and capturing Carrickfergus he marched unopposed through a country desolated before him to Dundalk but as the bulk of his forces were raw and undisciplined as well as inferior in numbers to the enemy
Invasion of Ireland
Shortly afterwards pestilence broke out, and when he retired to winter quarters in Ulster his forces were more shattered than if they had sustained a severe defeat. Commands the expedition to Ireland against James II
Invasion of Ireland
he deemed it imprudent to risk a battle and entrenching himself at Dundalk declined to be drawn beyond the circle of his defences.
Commander in Chief
Appointed 2nd in Command of William IIIs army
Birth of Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope was born in London and later became a major English poet and satirist.
Supports William of Orange
Defoe supported the change of monarchy in 1688 and later defended the legitimacy of William III in print.
Invasion of England
Commands the fleet which carries William of Oranges Army to claim the English throne
Succession
Given the task of carrying William of Oranges army to England
Glorious Revolution
Joins William, Prince of Orange, in his expedition to England - the "Glorious Revolution" which deposed James II
Invasion of England
Accompanies William III to England
Death of William Drummond
Death of William Drummond
Birth of James Francis Edward
Birth of James Francis Edward, eldest son of James II of England and his Roman Catholic second wife, Mary of Modena
Siege of Holyrood
Order is restored after James troops fire on the crowd. A mob fearing an Orange plot sack Holyrood Abbey
Birth of Ulrika Eleonora the Younger
The future Queen Ulrika Eleonora is born to the royal couple.
Birth of Ulrika Eleonora the Younger
The future Queen Ulrika Eleonora is born to the royal couple.
Lund University Acquires King's House
Lund University receives King's House as its principal academic building.
Lund University Acquires King's House
Lund University receives King's House as its principal academic building.