Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not raise a standing army during peacetime without Parliamentary consent, deny the right to bear arms to Protestant subjects or unduly interfere with Parliamentary elections.
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Explore 129 historical events and records for England in 1689.
Historical records for England in 1689
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Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not suspend laws passed by Parliament, levy taxes without Parliamentary consent or infringe the right to petition.
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not punish members of either House of Parliament for anything said during debates, require excessive bail or inflict cruel or unusual punishments
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not raise a standing army during peacetime without Parliamentary consent, deny the right to bear arms to Protestant subjects or unduly interfere with Parliamentary elections.
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not suspend laws passed by Parliament, levy taxes without Parliamentary consent or infringe the right to petition.
Bill Of Rights Reorders Succession
The Bill of Rights confirmed William III and Mary II as sovereigns and settled a Protestant succession following the Glorious Revolution.
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Worcester
Bishop of Worcester
Appointed Bishop of Worcester
Churchill Leads English Troops At Walcourt
Churchill directed the English contingent during an Allied victory over French forces at Walcourt.
Commander of Jacobites
Takes over Jacobite leadership after the death of Viscount Dundee
Constitution of England
The Declaration of Rights, if there are no heirs to William & Mary Anne will succeed
Constitution of England
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not punish members of either House of Parliament for anything said during debates, require excessive bail or inflict cruel or unusual punishments
Constitution of England
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not raise a standing army during peacetime without Parliamentary consent, deny the right to bear arms to Protestant subjects or unduly interfere with Parliamentary elections.
Constitution of England
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not suspend laws passed by Parliament, levy taxes without Parliamentary consent or infringe the right to petition.
Constitution of England
Helps draft the Declaration of Rights
Constitution of England
William III of Orange and Mary accept the Declaration of Rights, establishing a settlement in which the monarchy must govern within law and Parliament's authority.
Coronation Oath Act
William III of Orange assents to the statutory form of the coronation oath that binds future monarchs more explicitly to government under law.
Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Rights, if there are no heirs to William & Mary Anne will succeed
Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Rights, if there are no heirs to William & Mary Anne will succeed
Declaration of Rights
Helps draft the Declaration of Rights
Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Rights forms the basis of the political settlement that recognizes William III of Orange and Mary as joint monarchs.
Dido and Aeneas Chelsea
Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas was performed at a school in Chelsea, setting the tragic separation of the Carthaginian queen and Trojan hero to music.
Election
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not raise a standing army during peacetime without Parliamentary consent, deny the right to bear arms to Protestant subjects or unduly interfere with Parliamentary elections
Election
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not raise a standing army during peacetime without Parliamentary consent, deny the right to bear arms to Protestant subjects or unduly interfere with Parliamentary elections
Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Locke publishes An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, dated 1690.
Grand Alliance
William III of Orange helps bring England, the Dutch Republic and other powers into the Grand Alliance against France.
Hampton Court Rebuilding
William III of Orange commissions Sir Christopher Wren to begin a major rebuilding campaign at Hampton Court Palace.
Invasion of Ireland
Louis XIV assists James II during his Irish campaign against William III.
Kensington Residence Acquired
William III of Orange and Mary acquire Nottingham House and commission its rapid transformation into Kensington Palace.
Letter Concerning Toleration
Locke publishes A Letter Concerning Toleration.
Lord Chamberlain
Appointed Lord Chamberlain in the new regime
Lord Chamberlain
Appointed Lord Chamberlain
Lord Chief Justice
Appointed Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench
Lord President
Appointed Lord President of the Council under William III and Mary II
Lord President
Appointed Lord President of the Council & virtually becomes Prime Minister
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Mutiny Act
William III of Orange assents to the Mutiny Act, reinforcing the principle that military discipline and a standing army depend on parliamentary authorization.
Presbyterian Settlement in Scotland
William III of Orange recognizes the Presbyterian Church settlement in Scotland as part of the post-revolution political order.
Privy Council
Appointed to the Privy Council under William III
Privy Council
Serves as a Privy Councillor in William and Mary's government
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