Conference on Naval Admirals
Is named to manage a parliamentary conference examining council proceedings concerning the previous summer's fleet commanders.
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1694 in England
Explore 36 historical events and records for England in 1694.
Historical records for England in 1694
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January
Adjournment Proposal
Suggests that the Lords adjourn until they receive a more satisfactory royal answer concerning naval affairs.
February
Treason Trials Reform Support
Speaks in support of Commons proposals to reform the procedure governing treason trials.
April
Small Tithes Conference
Is appointed to manage a conference on legislation intended to simplify recovery of small tithes.
Death of Mary II
Dies of smallpox at Kensington Palace
Bank of England Legislation
William III of Orange gives assent to the legislation that creates the Bank of England as part of the wartime financial system.
May
Agney Estate Settlement
Executes a settlement placing Sarah's Agney estate in trustees so that it remains for her separate use.
June
Attack on Camaret
Tollemache leads the Allied landing force in the failed attack near Brest and is mortally wounded.
Offer of Military Service
Offers his military services to William III through the Earl of Shrewsbury, but the king declines to employ him.
July
Bank of England Charter
A royal charter issued under William III of Orange and Mary incorporates the Governor and Company of the Bank of England.
First Court of Directors Meeting
John Houblon presides as the newly incorporated Bank of England establishes its first Court of Directors under the royal charter.
August
Bank of England Opens for Business
John Houblon oversees the Bank of England as it opens for business in temporary accommodation at Mercers' Hall in Cheapside.
September
Capture of Huy
William III of Orange's Allied army captures Huy, improving the position for a future attack on Namur.
October
Greenwich Hospital Charter
William III of Orange and Mary establish the Royal Hospital for Seamen by royal charter to support disabled sailors and naval families.
Hospital Charter
William III of Orange grants the royal charter establishing the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich in accordance with plans strongly promoted by Mary II.
November
Grocers' Hall Lease
John Houblon leads the Bank as it secures a lease for Grocers' Hall, which becomes its principal home before the move to Threadneedle Street.
December
Mary II Falls Ill
Mary II becomes seriously ill with smallpox at Kensington Palace, beginning the final crisis of the joint reign with William III of Orange.
Triennial Act
William III of Orange gives royal assent to the Triennial Act, requiring frequent Parliaments and regular general elections.
Death of Mary II
Mary II dies of smallpox, leaving William III of Orange to rule alone and causing him profound personal grief.
Sole Rule Begins
William III of Orange becomes sole monarch after the death of Mary II, ending the period of joint kingship.
Other events (month unknown)
Bank of England Investment
William III of Orange and Mary invest in the original Bank of England stock issue, appearing among the institution's early subscribers.
Death of Mary II
Mary dies & her succession passes to her sister Anne
First Governor of the Bank of England
John Houblon becomes the first Governor of the Bank of England and leads the institution during its formative years.
Halley Studies Comet Orbit Patterns
Halley applied gravitational reasoning to reported comet observations in preparation for a comparative study.
Hospital Foundation
Supports the foundation of Greenwich Hospital for naval pensioners.
Marriage
Marries Prince George of Denmark
Memorials of Thomas Cranmer
Strype publishes Memorials of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer.
Peerage
Created Duke of Devonshire, 1st
Peerage
Created Marquis of Hartington
Peerage
Created Duke of Leeds
Peerage
Created Marquess of Alton and Duke of Shrewsbury
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for England
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Stanhope Begins Flanders Military Service
Stanhope joined military operations in Flanders during the Nine Years War.
Te Deum For St Cecilias Day
Composes, "Te Deum For St Cecilias Day"
Wren Works On Saint Andrew Wardrobe
The rebuilding of St Andrew by the Wardrobe formed part of the church works overseen by Wren.
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