Pregnancy
Anne miscarries, 3rd time
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1687 in England
Explore 15 historical events and records for England in 1687.
Historical records for England in 1687
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January
April
Declaration of Indulgence
Issues the Declaration of Indulgence, grants toleration to Catholics & non-conformists. By allying himself with the Catholics, Dissenters, and nonconformists, James hoped to build a coalition that would advance Catholic emancipation. Abandoning the Tories, James looked to form a King's party as a counterweight to the Anglican Tories, so in 1687 James supported the policy of religious toleration and issued the Declaration of Indulgence
Legislation
Fails to persuade Parliament to repeal the 1673 Test Act
Reform of Parliament
Fails to persuade Parliament to repeal the 1673 Test Act
Death of George Villiers
Death of George Villiers
July
Publication of Principia
Finances and manages publication of Newton's Principia.
December
Death of William Petty
William Petty dies in London.
Fagel Letter Policy
William III of Orange supports a policy favouring religious toleration while opposing the removal of political safeguards that would permit Catholics to hold key offices.
Other events (month unknown)
Death of Anne
Death of Mary, Annes daughter. Death of Anne Sophia, Annes daughter
East India Company Freedom
Is admitted as a freeman of the East India Company, adding another connection with England's overseas trading corporations.
Halley Oversees Principia Printing
Halley managed production of Newton's Principia and financed publication when institutional funds were limited.
Halley Writes Principia Prefatory Verse
Halley contributed a Latin poem praising Newton's achievement to the first edition of the Principia.
The Hind and The Panther
Publication of "The Hind & The Panther", justifies his conversion to Catholicism
The Hind and The Panther", justifies his conversion to Catholicism
Publication of "The Hind & The Panther", justifies his conversion to Catholicism
Wren Completes Saint Anne And Agnes
Rebuilding work at St Anne and St Agnes reached completion during Wren's City churches programme.
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