3 January 1694Conference on Naval AdmiralsJohn Churchill Marlborough, 1st
Is named to manage a parliamentary conference examining council proceedings concerning the previous summer's fleet commanders.
Historical records for England in 1694, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Is named to manage a parliamentary conference examining council proceedings concerning the previous summer's fleet commanders.
Suggests that the Lords adjourn until they receive a more satisfactory royal answer concerning naval affairs.
Speaks in support of Commons proposals to reform the procedure governing treason trials.
Is appointed to manage a conference on legislation intended to simplify recovery of small tithes.
Dies of smallpox at Kensington Palace
William III of Orange gives assent to the legislation that creates the Bank of England as part of the wartime financial system.
Executes a settlement placing Sarah's Agney estate in trustees so that it remains for her separate use.
Tollemache leads the Allied landing force in the failed attack near Brest and is mortally wounded.
Offers his military services to William III through the Earl of Shrewsbury, but the king declines to employ him.
A royal charter issued under William III of Orange and Mary incorporates the Governor and Company of the Bank of England.
William III of Orange's Allied army captures Huy, improving the position for a future attack on Namur.
William III of Orange and Mary establish the Royal Hospital for Seamen by royal charter to support disabled sailors and naval families.
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.
Mary II becomes seriously ill with smallpox at Kensington Palace, beginning the final crisis of the joint reign with William III of Orange.
William III of Orange gives royal assent to the Triennial Act, requiring frequent Parliaments and regular general elections.
Mary II dies of smallpox, leaving William III of Orange to rule alone and causing him profound personal grief.
William III of Orange becomes sole monarch after the death of Mary II, ending the period of joint kingship.
William III of Orange and Mary invest in the original Bank of England stock issue, appearing among the institution's early subscribers.
Mary dies & her succession passes to her sister Anne
Supports the foundation of Greenwich Hospital for naval pensioners.
Marries Prince George of Denmark
Created Duke of Devonshire, 1st
Created Marquis of Hartington
Created Duke of Leeds
Created Marquess of Alton and Duke of Shrewsbury
Appointed Secretary of State for England
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Composes, "Te Deum For St Cecilias Day"
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