1694 in History

Suggests that the Lords adjourn until they receive a more satisfactory royal answer concerning naval affairs.

Executes a settlement placing Sarah's Agney estate in trustees so that it remains for her separate use.

Sophia Dorothia is arrested by George in the castle of Ahlden until her death

Sophia Dorothia is arrested by George in the castle of Ahlden until her death

Tollemache leads the Allied landing force in the failed attack near Brest and is mortally wounded.

The Bank of England receives its charter to finance government borrowing and manage public debt.

The Bank of England receives its charter and begins issuing notes redeemable in coin.

A royal charter issued under William III of Orange and Mary incorporates the Governor and Company of the Bank of England.

William III of Orange gives assent to the legislation that creates the Bank of England as part of the wartime financial system.

William III of Orange's Allied army captures Huy, improving the position for a future attack on Namur.

Is named to manage a parliamentary conference examining council proceedings concerning the previous summer's fleet commanders.

Vauban organizes the coastal defences that defeat the Anglo-Dutch landing attempt at Camaret Bay.

George I is divorced from Sophia Dorothea of Zell

George I divorces Sophia Dorothea on the grounds of adultery

William III of Orange and Mary establish the Royal Hospital for Seamen by royal charter to support disabled sailors and naval families.

William III of Orange grants the royal charter establishing the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich in accordance with plans strongly promoted by Mary II.

George Is marriage to Sophea Dorothea is anulled

Mary II becomes seriously ill with smallpox at Kensington Palace, beginning the final crisis of the joint reign with William III of Orange.

Offers his military services to William III through the Earl of Shrewsbury, but the king declines to employ him.

Is appointed to manage a conference on legislation intended to simplify recovery of small tithes.

William III of Orange becomes sole monarch after the death of Mary II, ending the period of joint kingship.

Speaks in support of Commons proposals to reform the procedure governing treason trials.

William III of Orange gives royal assent to the Triennial Act, requiring frequent Parliaments and regular general elections.

Birth of Lord George Murray

Francois-Marie Arouet, later known as Voltaire, is born in Paris.

Death of Lord George Murray

Dies of smallpox at Kensington Palace

Mary II dies of smallpox, leaving William III of Orange to rule alone and causing him profound personal grief.

Noailles defeats the Spanish army at the River Ter near Torroella and opens the way toward Girona.

Pacheco commands the Spanish army defeated by Noailles at the Battle of the River Ter.