5 February 1685Death of James ScottJames Scott Monmouth, 1st
Present at the death of Charles II
Historical records for England in 1685, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Present at the death of Charles II
Death of Charles II, Annes father succeeds him as King, she is 2nd to the throne
Death of Charles II
Death of Charles II, Annes father succeeds him as King, she is 2nd to the throne
Succeeds as King of England & Ireland, 2nd son of Charles I
Serves as ambassador extraordinary in Paris between February and April during the opening months of James II's reign.
Fails to persuade Parliament to repeal the 1673 Test Act
Crowned alongside Mary of Modena, using Anglican rights in Westminster Abbey
Created Baron Churchill of Sandridge in the English peerage.
The King sends Lord Churchill to control the rebels
Monmouths forces capture Axminster
Monmouth reaches Taunton to an enthusiastic welcome
Declares himself King and is crowned in Chard and is the subject of more coronations in Taunton 20 June 1685 and Bridgewater
Declares himself King and is crowned in Chard and is the subject of more coronations in Taunton 20 June 1685 and Bridgewater
Monmouth threatens Bristol while advancing through the west.
Leaves Taunton & begins the march on Bridgewater at the head of 8,000 men
Monmouth is proclaimed King in Taunton
Monmouths advance on Bristol by way of Bridgewater & Keynsham is resumed
After Keynsham & false news that the entire Royal Army is at hand Monmouth retreats
Sets sail on the Helderenburgh & 2 ships from Texel for the south coast of England
Monmouths forces reach Bridgewater. Learns that the Royalists under the Earl of Faversham are only 3 miles away
Promoted major-general three days before the Battle of Sedgemoor.
Serves as second-in-command under the Earl of Feversham as the royal army defeats Monmouth at Sedgemoor.
The second to last Battle fought on English soil, Monmouths makeshift force could not compete with the regular army, and was soundly defeated. Monmouth himself was captured and arrested in Dorset, Parliament later passes the Act of Attainder. Monmouth is defeated & later beheaded. Attacks a Royal army under the Earl of Faversham
Executed on Tower Hill
Despite begging for mercy, Monmouth is executed by Jack Ketch on Tower Hill. It is said that it took multiple blows of the axe to sever his head
Despite begging for mercy, Monmouth is executed by Jack Ketch on Tower Hill. It is said that it took multiple blows of the axe to sever his head
Death of John Pell
William III of Orange urges James II to pursue a more moderate course as religious policy increasingly alienates English political opinion.
Oates is convicted of perjury, severely flogged, and imprisoned
Birth of Mary, daughter of Anne
Appointedmander of the Duke of Monmouths Red forces
Death of Henry Bennet
Serves as a deputy lieutenant of Dorset, linking his court standing with county administration.
On his fathers death in 1685 Monmouth led the "Monmouth Rebellion", landing with three ships at Lyme Regis in Dorset in an attempt to take the throne from his uncle
Is appointed a gentleman of the bedchamber to James II after the king's accession.
Begins his long tenure as high steward of St Albans, an office he retains for the rest of his life.
Serves as governor of the Hudson's Bay Company during a period of expanding English commercial interests.
On his fathers death in 1685 Monmouth led the "Monmouth Rebellion", landing with three ships at Lyme Regis in Dorset in an attempt to take the throne from his uncle
Appointed Lord Chamberlain
When James inherited the English throne in 1685, he had much support in the Loyal Parliament, which was composed mostly of Tories
Oates is convicted of perjury, severely flogged, and imprisoned
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Oates is convicted of perjury, severely flogged, and imprisoned
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