12 June 1698GovernorJohn Churchill Marlborough, 1st
Appointed governor to Queen Anne's son, William, Duke of Gloucester.
Historical records for England in 1698, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Appointed governor to Queen Anne's son, William, Duke of Gloucester.
Returns to the Privy Council, marking a major stage in his rehabilitation under William III.
Appointed one of the Lords Justices during William III's absence.
Portland signs for William III during the First Partition Treaty negotiations at The Hague.
William III of Orange agrees the First Partition Treaty with France and the Dutch Republic in an attempt to settle the Spanish succession peacefully.
Parliament settles annual Civil List revenue for William III of Orange, reinforcing the Crown's growing financial dependence on parliamentary grants.
The government of William III of Orange restricts assistance from English colonies to the Scottish Darien settlement, intensifying political anger in Scotland.
Patents a steam engine for pumping water out of mines
Serves as master of horse to William, Duke of Gloucester, alongside his responsibility for the young prince's household.
Colston is elected Member of Parliament for Bristol.
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
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