Return from Ireland
William III of Orange returns to England after the principal phase of his personal Irish campaign, leaving commanders to continue the war.
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Explore 61 historical events and records for England in 1690.
Historical records for England in 1690
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September
October
Return to House after Ireland
Returns to the House of Lords after completing his successful expedition to southern Ireland.
December
Dissent on Servant Protections
Records a dissent against a Lords resolution allowing written protections for menial servants.
Other events (month unknown)
An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Publication of "Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas. Publication of "Essay Concerning Human Understanding". Claims experience is the source of knowledge
Battle of Barfleur
Watches 15 French ships sink during Anglo-Dutch victory over the French fleet. Chases the French into the Bay of La Hogue where its 44 ships are defeated. 15 French ships are destroyed at the Bay of La Hogue
Battle of Barfleur
15 French ships are destroyed at the Bay of La Hogue
Churchill Captures Kinsale Positions
Following Cork, Churchill's troops took the fortified positions at Kinsale from Jacobite defenders.
Churchill Takes Cork From Jacobites
Churchill's expedition secured Cork during the Williamite war in Ireland.
Constitution of England
Publication of "Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas
Constitution of England
While in opposition brought forward the Triennial Bill, to which the King refused assent
Cork and Kinsale Campaign
Leads the 1690 expedition that captures Cork and then Kinsale in Ireland.
Discovery of Falklands
The islands are referred to in the English language as "The Falkland Islands", dates from an expedition led by John Strong, who names the islands after his patron, Anthony Cary, 5th Viscount Falkland
Essay
Publication of "Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas. Publication of "Essay Concerning Human Understanding". Claims experience is the source of knowledge
Flamsteed Refines Stellar Measurements
Flamsteed continued accumulating precise observations of stars and the Moon for navigational astronomy.
King Arthur
Publication of "King Arthur" with Henry Purcell
King Arthur" with Henry Purcell
Publication of "King Arthur" with Henry Purcell
Resignation of Charles Talbot
Resigns as Secretary of State for the Southern Department in the first administration of William and Mary, but he resigned when the Tories gained the upper hand in Parliament
Rule of Falkland Islands
The islands are referred to in the English language as "The Falkland Islands", dates from an expedition led by John Strong, who names the islands after his patron, Anthony Cary, 5th Viscount Falkland
Two Treatises of Government
Publication of "Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas. Publication of "Essay Concerning Human Understanding". Claims experience is the source of knowledge
Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas
Publication of "Two Treatises On Government", Liberal Constitutionalist ideas. Publication of "Essay Concerning Human Understanding". Claims experience is the source of knowledge
Wren Oversees Saint Michael Royal
Wren's building programme included St Michael Paternoster Royal in the City of London.
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