January 1687PregnancyAnne
Anne miscarries, 3rd time
Historical records for England in 1687, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Anne miscarries, 3rd time
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
Fails to persuade Parliament to repeal the 1673 Test Act
Fails to persuade Parliament to repeal the 1673 Test Act
Death of George Villiers
Finances and manages publication of Newton's Principia.
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.
Death of Mary, Annes daughter. Death of Anne Sophia, Annes daughter
Is admitted as a freeman of the East India Company, adding another connection with England's overseas trading corporations.
Publication of "The Hind & The Panther", justifies his conversion to Catholicism
Publication of "The Hind & The Panther", justifies his conversion to Catholicism
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