Royal Supper at Shrewsbury's
Dines with William III at Shrewsbury's house during efforts to improve relations with influential peers.
Historical events in 1690
100 historical records
January 16902 historical events
Lords Teller on Royal Travel
Acts as a teller in a Lords division concerning whether the king should seek parliamentary advice before travelling to Scotland or Ireland.
April 16902 historical events
Invasion of Ireland
James II arrives at Dublin
Invasion of Ireland
James II lands at Kinsale
June 169011 historical events
Invasion of Ireland
William III of Orange lands at Carrickfergus with a large army to conduct the campaign against James II in Ireland.
Invasion of Ireland
William had landed in Carrickfergus in Ulster on 14 June 1690 and marched south to take Dublin.
Battle of Boyne
William III of Orange's army reaches the River Boyne before the decisive battle against James II.
Battle of Boyne
William III of Orange is wounded in the shoulder by Jacobite artillery while examining the Boyne crossings on the eve of battle.
Battle of Beachy Head
The French are left in control of the Channel. Ordered by Queen Mary to attack the French Fleet but rereats to the Thames
Battle of Beachy Head
The English are defeated by a French force sailing to London to support the Jacobites
Battle of Beachy Head
While William III of Orange campaigns in Ireland, the allied fleet suffers a major defeat by France at the Battle of Beachy Head.
Battle of Beachy Head
William III is fighting James II, Louis XIV wants a Jacobite rebellion and invades
Invasion of England
William III is fighting James II, Louis XIV wants a Jacobite rebellion and invades
March from Ulster
William III of Orange marches south from Ulster at the head of his army toward the main Jacobite position defending the approaches to Dublin.
Alliance against France
Victor Amadeus II aligns Savoy with the Grand Alliance and commits his state to the war against Louis XIV.
July 169037 historical events
Battle of Boyne
After his defeat, James did not stay in Dublin, but rode with a small escort to Duncannon and returned to exile in France, even though his army left the field relatively unscathed
Battle of Boyne
For the Jacobites, the war was fought for Irish sovereignty, religious toleration for Catholicism, and land ownership. A turning point in James unsuccessful attempt to regain the crown and ultimately helped ensure the continuation of Protestant supremacy in Ireland.
Battle of Boyne
In Irish folk memory, James was derisively nicknamed Seamus a chaca - a title that translates literally to "Shitty James" or "James the shit".
Battle of Boyne
James enjoyed the support of his cousin, Louis XIV, who did not want to see a hostile monarch on the throne of England, Louis sent 6,000 French troops to Ireland to support the Irish Jacobites.
Battle of Boyne
Jamess loss of nerve and speedy exit from the battlefield of the Boyne enraged his Irish supporters, who fought on until the Treaty of Limerick in 1691. James II is forced into exile in France. James II is finally defeated by William III.
Battle of Boyne
The Battle is fought on 1 July for control of a ford on the Boyne at Oldbridge, near Drogheda.
Battle of Boyne
The Catholic upper classes had lost almost all their lands after Cromwell's conquest, as well as the right to hold public office, practice their religion, and sit in the Irish Parliament.
Battle of Boyne
The Jacobites were 23,500 strong, James had several regiments of French troops, but most of his manpower was provided by Irish Catholics.
Exile of James II
After his defeat, James did not stay in Dublin, but rode with a small escort to Duncannon and returned to exile in France, even though his army left the field relatively unscathed
Battle of Boyne
The Battle of the Boyne is fought near Drogheda as William III of Orange's army forces a crossing against the Jacobite position.
Battle of Boyne
William III of Orange commands a multinational Williamite army at the Boyne, including English, Dutch, Danish, French Huguenot and other allied troops.
Battle of Boyne
William III of Orange defeats the army of James II at the Battle of the Boyne, strengthening the Williamite position in Ireland.
Boyne River Crossing
William III of Orange personally directs operations as his army forces crossings of the Boyne and compels the Jacobite army to retreat.
Battle of Boyne
James II, supported by French troops, is defeated in Ireland
Battle of Fleurus
The French led by Marshal Luxembourg defeat the Grand Alliance
Battle of Fleurus
The French led by Marshal Luxembourg defeat the Grand Alliance
Battle of Fleurus
Luxembourg defeats the Allied army under Waldeck at the Battle of Fleurus.
Battle of Boyne
Schomberg gave his opinion against the determination of William to cross the river in face of the opposing army. After riding through the river to rally his men, he was wounded twice in the head by sabre cuts, and was shot in the neck by Cahir OToole of Ballyhubbock and instantly killed
Defeat at Fleurus
Waldeck's Allied army is defeated by Luxembourg's double-flanking attack at Fleurus.
Battle of Boyne
Richard Talbot, 1st Earl of Tyrconnel, they had raised an army to restore James after the Glorious Revolution
Battle of Boyne
Accompanies William III to Ireland to put down the Irish Jacobites, and commands a body of Dutch cavalry at the Battle of the Boyne
Battle of Boyne
Ginkell accompanied William III to Ireland to take on the Franco-Irish Jacobites, and commanded a body of Dutch cavalry at the Battle of the Boyne
Battle of Boyne
The Williamites triumphantly march into Dublin two days after the Battle of the Boyne, the Jacobite army abandoned the city and marched to Limerick, behind the River Shannon, where they were besieged
Siege of Dublin
The Williamites triumphantly march into Dublin two days after the Battle of the Boyne, the Jacobite army abandoned the city and marched to Limerick, behind the River Shannon, where they were besieged
Siege of Limerick
The Williamites triumphantly march into Dublin two days after the Battle of the Boyne, the Jacobite army abandoned the city and marched to Limerick, behind the River Shannon, where they were besieged
Battle of Boyne
After victory at the Boyne, William III of Orange enters Dublin while the Jacobite army withdraws toward the west of Ireland.
Entry into Dublin
William III of Orange's victory at the Boyne opens the road to Dublin and forces the main Jacobite army to retreat toward Limerick.
Battle of Beachy Head
James II retaliates to the defeat at Beachy Head by amassing an army to invade France
Invasion of France
James II retaliates to the defeat at Beachy Head by amassing an army to invade France
Battle of Beachy Head
Herbert commands the Anglo-Dutch fleet defeated by Tourville at Beachy Head.
Battle of Beachy Head
Defeats the Anglo-Dutch fleet & sinks 5 of its ships
Battle of Beachy Head
Tourville defeats the combined Anglo-Dutch fleet at the Battle of Beachy Head.
Exile of James II
Forced to embark for France from Kinsale after defeat at the Battle of the Boyne
Battle of Anthrim
Commands an Orange victory
Council of Nine Meetings
Participates regularly in meetings of the senior council advising Queen Mary during William III's absence.
Correspondence with Mary During Campaign
William III of Orange and Mary maintain close personal correspondence while he commands the campaign in Ireland.
Advance toward Limerick
After securing Dublin, William III of Orange advances westward in an attempt to break the remaining Jacobite military position.
August 16907 historical events
Battle of Staffarda
Catinat defeats the Savoyard and Imperial army at Staffarda, giving France the initiative in Piedmont.
Battle of Staffarda
Victor Amadeus II commands the Savoyard army defeated by Catinat at Staffarda.
Battle of Staffarda
Eugene of Savoy serves with the Allied army during the defeat at Staffarda.
Departure for Irish Expedition
Leaves London for Portsmouth to take command of the expedition that will operate against Jacobite-held Cork and Kinsale.
First Siege of Limerick
William III of Orange conducts a siege of Limerick but fails to capture the strongly defended Jacobite city.
Siege of Limerick Abandoned
William III of Orange abandons the first siege of Limerick after failed assaults, supply difficulties and worsening weather.
Occupation after Staffarda
After Staffarda, Catinat's forces occupy Savigliano and Saluzzo and extend French control across parts of Piedmont.
September 16901 historical events
Return from Ireland
William III of Orange returns to England after the principal phase of his personal Irish campaign, leaving commanders to continue the war.
October 16902 historical events
Capture of Belgrade
Recaptures Belgrade
Return to House after Ireland
Returns to the House of Lords after completing his successful expedition to southern Ireland.
December 16901 historical events
Dissent on Servant Protections
Records a dissent against a Lords resolution allowing written protections for menial servants.
Capture of Nisi
Recaptures Nisi
Capture of Smederevo
Recaptures Smederevo
An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Publication of "Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas. Publication of "Essay Concerning Human Understanding". Claims experience is the source of knowledge
Constitution of England
Publication of "Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas
Essay
Publication of "Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas. Publication of "Essay Concerning Human Understanding". Claims experience is the source of knowledge
Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas
Publication of "Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas. Publication of "Essay Concerning Human Understanding". Claims experience is the source of knowledge
Two Treatises of Government
Publication of "Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas. Publication of "Essay Concerning Human Understanding". Claims experience is the source of knowledge
King Arthur" with Henry Purcell
Publication of "King Arthur" with Henry Purcell
King Arthur
Publication of "King Arthur" with Henry Purcell
Discovery of Falklands
The islands are referred to in the English language as "The Falkland Islands", dates from an expedition led by John Strong, who names the islands after his patron, Anthony Cary, 5th Viscount Falkland
Rule of Falkland Islands
The islands are referred to in the English language as "The Falkland Islands", dates from an expedition led by John Strong, who names the islands after his patron, Anthony Cary, 5th Viscount Falkland
Constitution of England
While in opposition brought forward the Triennial Bill, to which the King refused assent
Resignation of Charles Talbot
Resigns as Secretary of State for the Southern Department in the first administration of William and Mary, but he resigned when the Tories gained the upper hand in Parliament
Battle of Barfleur
Watches 15 French ships sink during Anglo-Dutch victory over the French fleet. Chases the French into the Bay of La Hogue where its 44 ships are defeated. 15 French ships are destroyed at the Bay of La Hogue
Battle of Barfleur
15 French ships are destroyed at the Bay of La Hogue
Cork and Kinsale Campaign
Leads the 1690 expedition that captures Cork and then Kinsale in Ireland.
Flanders Command
Louis XIV places Luxembourg in command of the main French army in Flanders after the disappointing 1689 campaign.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Imperial Army
Imperial Army
Appointed Commander in Chief, Imperial Army
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal
Invasion of Ireland
Appointed Commander of the English forces in Ireland on behalf of William of Orange
Treatise On Light
Publication of "Treatise On Light"
Cause of Gravity
Publishes mechanical ideas about gravity and centrifugal force in cosmological context.
Capture of Athlone
Ginkel captures Athlone
Capture of Limerick
Ginkel captures Limerick
Invasion of Ireland
Ginkell accompanied William III to Ireland to take on the Franco-Irish Jacobites, and commanded a body of Dutch cavalry at the Battle of the Boyne
Capture of Athlone
Commands the Capture of Athlone
Star Atlas Publication
Provides one of the most elaborate celestial atlases of its period.
Uranographia
His star atlas is published posthumously with newly defined constellations.
Marriage
Marries Maria Anna, sister-in-law of Leopold I
Nationwide Army Musters
Charles personally reviews soldiers, weapons, horses and mobilisation arrangements across the kingdom.
Nationwide Army Musters
Charles personally reviews soldiers, weapons, horses and mobilisation arrangements across the kingdom.
Capture of Nish
Recaptures Nish
Capture of Belgrade
Recaptures Belgrade
Capture of Vidin
Recaptures Vidin
Battle of Zernyest
Defeats a Habsburg-Transylvanian army. After victory at Zernyest nominates Thokoloy as Prince of Transylvania
Rule of Transylvania
After victory at Zernyest nominates Thokoloy as Prince of Transylvania