Defence of Smyrna Convoy
Rooke fights to protect the Anglo-Dutch merchant convoy when Tourville attacks off Lagos.
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1693 in England
Explore 10 historical events and records for England in 1693.
Historical records for England in 1693
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June
July
Battle of Landen
William III of Orange commands the Allied army at Landen, where Luxembourg wins a major French victory during the Nine Years' War.
Battle of Landen
William III of Orange commands the Allied army that suffers a major defeat against Luxembourg at Landen.
November
Return for Lords Session
Attends the opening of the 1693-94 parliamentary session after the previous year's political disgrace.
December
Triennial Bill Teller
Acts as a teller during a division on the Triennial Bill.
Definition of Parliamentary Session
Supports an amendment clarifying that a parliamentary session exists even when no act or judgment is passed.
Bridgeman Petition Motion
Moves that petitioners in the Bridgeman versus Holt dispute be allowed to withdraw their petition after reaching an agreement.
Other events (month unknown)
Halley Publishes Breslau Mortality Analysis
Halley used Breslau mortality records to construct a life table useful for assessing life annuities.
Thoughts
Publication of "Thoughts Concerning Education"
Thoughts Concerning Education
Publication of "Thoughts Concerning Education"
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