Invasion of England
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
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1685 in England — Page 2
Explore 47 historical events and records for England in 1685.
Historical records for England in 1685
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Lord Chamberlain
Appointed Lord Chamberlain
Loyal Parliament
When James inherited the English throne in 1685, he had much support in the Loyal Parliament, which was composed mostly of Tories
Popish Plot
Oates is convicted of perjury, severely flogged, and imprisoned
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Trial
Oates is convicted of perjury, severely flogged, and imprisoned
Wren Rebuilds Saint Benet Wharf
Wren's programme included St Benet Paul's Wharf, a parish church close to the Thames.
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