Norfolk Divorce Bill Dissent
Dissents from the Lords decision to receive the Duke of Norfolk's divorce bill.
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1692 in England
Explore 16 historical events and records for England in 1692.
Historical records for England in 1692
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January
Dismissal from Royal Offices
William III abruptly removes Marlborough from his royal and military offices amid distrust and political tensions.
February
Proxy to Godolphin
Registers his parliamentary proxy with Sidney Godolphin while continuing to attend the Lords during the session.
Glencoe Policy
William III of Orange's government approves severe measures against Highland clans that have not submitted, and the resulting operation at Glencoe becomes a lasting political controversy.
May
Battle of Barfleur
Russell commands the larger Anglo-Dutch fleet that fights Tourville off Barfleur.
Arrest of John Churchill
Committed to the Tower in May on a high-treason accusation arising from a fabricated Jacobite plot.
June
French Capture of Namur
William III of Orange is unable to prevent Louis XIV's forces from capturing the strategically important fortress of Namur.
August
Battle of Steenkirk
William III of Orange commands the Allied attack that is repulsed by Luxembourg at Steenkirk.
Battle of Steinkirk
William III of Orange commands the Allied army at Steinkirk, where Luxembourg defeats the coalition after a hard-fought engagement.
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Arrest of John Churchill
Husband, John Churchill, is arrested for conspiring against the King
Churchill Released From Tower Detention
Churchill left the Tower of London after accusations of treason failed to result in a conviction.
Continental Campaign of 1692
William III of Orange resumes personal command of the Allied field army during the 1692 campaign against France.
Halley Continues Magnetic Research
Halley investigated terrestrial magnetism, seeking explanations for changing compass directions across the globe.
Poet Laureate
Appointed Poet Laureate
Poet Laureate Appointment
Appointed Poet Laureate
Wren Directs Saint Margaret Lothbury Work
The reconstructed St Margaret Lothbury was completed under the wider rebuilding programme overseen by Wren.
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