3 March 1678SuccessionCharles II
Signs a declaration he had only married Queen Catherine, makes Monmouth illegitimate
Historical records for England in 1678, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Signs a declaration he had only married Queen Catherine, makes Monmouth illegitimate
Chalrles attempts to prevent the passing of the Exclusion Bill. Agrees Catholic Sovereigns will lose control of Church & Government appointments
Dismisses Parliament after 1st & 2nd readings of the Exclusion Bill pass the Commons
The Dutch Republic concludes peace with France at Nijmegen, ending its principal part in the Franco-Dutch War fought under the leadership of William III of Orange.
William III of Orange attacks the French army near Saint-Denis shortly after the peace settlement, in one of the final major actions of the war.
Titus Oates joins forces with Israel Tonge to invent the story of the Popish Plot. Claims that there is a Jesuit-guided plan to assassinate Charles II to hasten the succession of the Catholic James, duke of York, later James II
A fabricated Popish plot causes anti-catholic reprisals on the streets of London
Imprisoned until 1684. Although pardoned by Charles II, Danby is imprisoned in the Tower
Commander of Anglo-Dutch brigade, now fighting for the United Provinces against the French, he distinguishes himself at the Battle of St Denis
Receives appointment as a brigadier of foot after years of active military and court service.
Commander of Anglo-Dutch brigade, now fighting for the United Provinces against the French, he distinguishes himself at the Battle of St Denis
Tried for accepting bribes and negotiations with foreign powers and Popish plots. Betrayed by Montagu as Charles II's secret negotiator with Louis XIV
A 2nd Test Act is passed requiring all members of the Houses of Commons & Lords to swear an oath
Marries the 1st Duke of Marlborough
Takes advantage of the fictitious Popish plot to create anti-catholic hysteria
Executed for a part allegedly played in the fictitious Popish plot
The death of Edmund Berry Godfrey is attributed to the Catholics, three innocent men are hanged
Oates enjoys temporary eminence and even accuses Queen Catherine of plotting to poison the King.
The death of Edmund Berry Godfrey is attributed to the Catholics, three innocent men are hanged.
The episode involved the judicial murder of Roman Catholic peers and commoners.
Titus Oates claims that there is a Jesuit-guided plan to assassinate Charles II to hasten the succession of the Catholic James, duke of York, later James II.
Titus Oates joins forces with Israel Tonge to invent the story of the Popish Plot.
Appointed Privy Counsellor
A Bill is passed banning Catholics from sitting in the Commons & the Lords
Parliament presents a Bill to control the Militia. 1st time Charles vetoes a Bill, a generation earlier precipitated the Civil War
2nd reading of the Exclusion Bill to prevent succession of the Duke of York
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Rumours say Charles had married Lucy Walter making Monmouth his legitimate heir
Leads the Exclusionists to exclude Catholics from the throne & founds the Whig Party
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