Coinage Bill Protest
Protests against decisions on clauses governing clipped coin and the export of coin during the great recoinage debates.
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1696 in England
Explore 17 historical events and records for England in 1696.
Historical records for England in 1696
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January
February
Association Oath
Political leaders organize an Association pledging loyalty and defence of William III of Orange after the assassination plot is exposed.
Assassination Plot Discovered
A Jacobite plot to assassinate William III of Orange is uncovered, producing a major security and loyalty crisis in English politics.
August
Stadtholder of Drenthe
William III of Orange gains the stadtholdership of Drenthe, extending his formal position within the Dutch Republic.
December
Mediation between Devonshire and Normanby
Joins a group of peers appointed to mediate a dispute between Devonshire and Normanby over Berkeley House.
Other events (month unknown)
Assassination of William III
Involved in failed attempt to assassinate William III
Death of George Barclay
Involved in failed attempt to assassinate William III
Great Recoinage
William III of Orange's government carries out the Great Recoinage to replace badly clipped silver currency and restore confidence in English coinage.
Greenwich Hospital Design
Designs the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich.
Halley Appointed Chester Mint Comptroller
Halley worked as comptroller at the Chester mint during the English coinage reform.
Member of Parliament
First elected as Member of Parliament for the Eye Division of Suffolk. Elected as a Tory but changes allegiance to the Whigs
Security Act
William III of Orange assents to legislation requiring officeholders to swear loyalty after the attempted assassination conspiracy.
Treason
Accusations of treason are brought against the Duke of Shrewsbury by Sir John Fenwick
Treason
Accusations of treason are brought against the Duke of Shrewsbury by Sir John Fenwick
Trial
Accusations of treason are brought against the Duke of Shrewsbury by Sir John Fenwick
Trial
Accusations of treason are brought against the Duke of Shrewsbury by Sir John Fenwick
Walpole Studies at Cambridge
Walpole entered King's College Cambridge before family responsibilities drew him into the management of his estates.
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