Anne1 May 1707
The Scottish Parliament refuses the succession, the Act of Succession is passed
Great Britain · House / House of Hanover. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Scottish Parliament refuses the succession, the Act of Succession is passed
Parliament can appoint the future George IV as Regent due to the health of George III
The Reform Act abolishes the King's power to buy seats in Parliament. Parliament is free to choose its own Prime Minister. 1st Reform Bill, threatens to create extra piers if the Lords do not pass the bill
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