Conference on Naval Admirals
Is named to manage a parliamentary conference examining council proceedings concerning the previous summer's fleet commanders.
Historical events in 1694
57 historical records
January 16942 historical events
Adjournment Proposal
Suggests that the Lords adjourn until they receive a more satisfactory royal answer concerning naval affairs.
February 16941 historical events
Treason Trials Reform Support
Speaks in support of Commons proposals to reform the procedure governing treason trials.
April 16943 historical events
Small Tithes Conference
Is appointed to manage a conference on legislation intended to simplify recovery of small tithes.
Death of Mary II
Dies of smallpox at Kensington Palace
Bank of England Legislation
William III of Orange gives assent to the legislation that creates the Bank of England as part of the wartime financial system.
May 16943 historical events
Agney Estate Settlement
Executes a settlement placing Sarah's Agney estate in trustees so that it remains for her separate use.
Battle of Torroella
Noailles defeats the Spanish army at the River Ter near Torroella and opens the way toward Girona.
Battle of Torroella
Pacheco commands the Spanish army defeated by Noailles at the Battle of the River Ter.
June 16943 historical events
Attack on Camaret
Tollemache leads the Allied landing force in the failed attack near Brest and is mortally wounded.
Defence of Camaret
Vauban organizes the coastal defences that defeat the Anglo-Dutch landing attempt at Camaret Bay.
Offer of Military Service
Offers his military services to William III through the Earl of Shrewsbury, but the king declines to employ him.
July 16944 historical events
First Court of Directors Meeting
John Houblon presides as the newly incorporated Bank of England establishes its first Court of Directors under the royal charter.
Bank of England Charter
A royal charter issued under William III of Orange and Mary incorporates the Governor and Company of the Bank of England.
Bank of England
The Bank of England receives its charter to finance government borrowing and manage public debt.
Bank of England
The Bank of England receives its charter and begins issuing notes redeemable in coin.
August 16942 historical events
Bank of England Opens for Business
John Houblon oversees the Bank of England as it opens for business in temporary accommodation at Mercers' Hall in Cheapside.
Death of Antoine Arnauld
Antoine Arnauld dies in Liege after years of intellectual work in exile.
September 16941 historical events
Capture of Huy
William III of Orange's Allied army captures Huy, improving the position for a future attack on Namur.
October 16944 historical events
Birth of Lord George Murray
Birth of Lord George Murray
Death of George Murray
Death of Lord George Murray
Greenwich Hospital Charter
William III of Orange and Mary establish the Royal Hospital for Seamen by royal charter to support disabled sailors and naval families.
Hospital Charter
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.
November 16942 historical events
Birth of Voltaire
Francois-Marie Arouet, later known as Voltaire, is born in Paris.
Grocers' Hall Lease
John Houblon leads the Bank as it secures a lease for Grocers' Hall, which becomes its principal home before the move to Threadneedle Street.
December 16949 historical events
Mary II Falls Ill
Mary II becomes seriously ill with smallpox at Kensington Palace, beginning the final crisis of the joint reign with William III of Orange.
Triennial Act
William III of Orange gives royal assent to the Triennial Act, requiring frequent Parliaments and regular general elections.
Death of Mary II
Mary II dies of smallpox, leaving William III of Orange to rule alone and causing him profound personal grief.
Sole Rule Begins
William III of Orange becomes sole monarch after the death of Mary II, ending the period of joint kingship.
Marriage
George Is marriage to Sophea Dorothea is anulled
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Zell
Sophia Dorothia is arrested by George in the castle of Ahlden until her death
Divorce
George I is divorced from Sophia Dorothea of Zell
Divorce
George I divorces Sophia Dorothea on the grounds of adultery
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Zell
Sophia Dorothia is arrested by George in the castle of Ahlden until her death
Te Deum For St Cecilias Day
Composes, "Te Deum For St Cecilias Day"
First Governor of the Bank of England
John Houblon becomes the first Governor of the Bank of England and leads the institution during its formative years.
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for England
Bank of England Investment
William III of Orange and Mary invest in the original Bank of England stock issue, appearing among the institution's early subscribers.
Hospital Foundation
Supports the foundation of Greenwich Hospital for naval pensioners.
Peerage
Created Duke of Devonshire, 1st
Peerage
Created Marquis of Hartington
Peerage
Created Duke of Leeds
Marriage
Marries Prince George of Denmark
Death of Mary II
Mary dies & her succession passes to her sister Anne
Peerage
Created Marquess of Alton and Duke of Shrewsbury
Memorials of Thomas Cranmer
Strype publishes Memorials of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer.
Fortress Policy
Vauban continues strengthening France's fortified frontier while also advising on siege and coastal defence during the war.
Elector
Appointed Elector of Saxony
Peerage
Created Duke of Devonshire, 4th
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Celle
George I has George IIs mother Dorothea imprisoned for life
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Zell
Sophia Dorothea is imprisoned for infidelity with von Konigsmark, a Swedish Colonel
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Zell
Sophia Dorothea is imprisoned for infidelity with von Konigsmark, a Swedish Colonel
Admiral
Appointed Admiral
Northern Inspection Journey
Charles travels north to inspect administration and military readiness near the Finnish frontier.
Northern Inspection Journey
Charles travels north to inspect administration and military readiness near the Finnish frontier.
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Zell
Sophia Dorothea is imprisoned for infidelity with von Konigsmark, a Swedish Colonel