12 January 1692Norfolk Divorce Bill DissentJohn Churchill Marlborough, 1st
Dissents from the Lords decision to receive the Duke of Norfolk's divorce bill.
Historical records for England in 1692, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Dissents from the Lords decision to receive the Duke of Norfolk's divorce bill.
William III abruptly removes Marlborough from his royal and military offices amid distrust and political tensions.
Registers his parliamentary proxy with Sidney Godolphin while continuing to attend the Lords during the session.
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.
Russell commands the larger Anglo-Dutch fleet that fights Tourville off Barfleur.
Committed to the Tower in May on a high-treason accusation arising from a fabricated Jacobite plot.
William III of Orange is unable to prevent Louis XIV's forces from capturing the strategically important fortress of Namur.
William III of Orange commands the Allied attack that is repulsed by Luxembourg at Steenkirk.
William III of Orange commands the Allied army at Steinkirk, where Luxembourg defeats the coalition after a hard-fought engagement.
Husband, John Churchill, is arrested for conspiring against the King
William III of Orange resumes personal command of the Allied field army during the 1692 campaign against France.
Appointed Poet Laureate
Appointed Poet Laureate
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