Broken Collarbone
William III of Orange breaks his collarbone in the riding accident that precedes his final decline in health.
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1702 in England
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Historical records for England in 1702
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February
Riding Accident
William III of Orange suffers a serious riding accident near Hampton Court when his horse falls, breaking his collarbone.
March
Accession
Anne succeeds William III as Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Accession Council
Anne meets her council after succeeding to the throne.
Coronation
Crowned Queen of England, last Stuart monarch
Death of William III
William III of Orange dies at Kensington Palace and is succeeded in England by his sister-in-law, Anne.
First Parliamentary Address
Anne addresses Parliament and promises to maintain England's religion and liberties.
Order of the Garter
Invested as a Knight of the Garter early in Queen Anne's reign.
Captain General
Queen Anne appoints Marlborough Captain-General of her land forces.
Captain General
Appointed Captain-General of Queen Anne's forces as the war coalition mobilises.
Accession Proclamation
Anne's accession is publicly proclaimed following William III's death.
Final Illness
William III of Orange's health deteriorates after the riding accident, with complications contributing to his death at Kensington Palace.
Succession to Anne Prepared
As William III of Orange's final illness worsens, the established succession makes Anne the next Protestant monarch of England.
April
Coronation
Anne is crowned at Westminster Abbey while suffering from gout.
May
Captain General Appointment
Appoints Marlborough Captain General of English land forces.
Grand Alliance
Queen Anne declares war on France and continues England's commitment to the Grand Alliance.
War Declaration
Anne declares war against France and Spain under the English calendar.
War Declaration
Queen Anne declares war on France and Spain after England enters the Grand Alliance.
Declaration of War
Declares war on France and Spain with the Grand Alliance.
Allied Army Command
Marlborough assumes command of the combined English and Dutch field army.
Arrival in the Netherlands
Marlborough arrives in the Dutch Republic to begin the Allied campaign.
Captain General Appointment
Anne appoints John Churchill Captain General of her land forces.
Lord Treasurer Appointment
Anne appoints Sidney Godolphin Lord High Treasurer.
Military Command Structure
Anne confirms Marlborough's authority over English land forces serving abroad.
June
Nijmegen Manoeuvres
Marlborough manoeuvres to prevent French forces threatening Nijmegen.
August
Siege of Venlo
The Allied siege of Venlo begins during Marlborough's opening campaign.
Cadiz Expedition
Commands land forces during the failed Cadiz expedition.
Cadiz Expedition
Leads the unsuccessful expedition against Cadiz.
Cadiz Expedition
Rooke commands the Anglo-Dutch fleet sent against Cadiz.
September
Capture of Venlo
Venlo capitulates after the Allied siege during Marlborough's opening campaign.
Assault at Venlo
Cutts leads troops during the Allied assaults associated with Venlo's capture.
Withdrawal from Cadiz
Rooke withdraws the Allied expedition after the attempt on Cadiz fails.
October
Capture of Stevensweert
Stevensweert surrenders to Allied forces during Marlborough's Meuse campaign.
Capture of Roermond
Roermond is taken by the Allies during Marlborough's Meuse campaign.
Battle of Vigo Bay
Rooke commands the Anglo-Dutch attack that destroys or captures the anchored fleet.
Breaking the Vigo Boom
Hopsonn's ship Torbay breaks the defensive boom protecting the inner harbour.
Vigo Bay Service
Byng serves with the English fleet during the victory at Vigo.
Vigo Bay Squadron
Shovell commands part of the Allied fleet during the attack at Vigo.
Surrender of Liège
Liège surrenders to the Allies during Marlborough's Meuse campaign.
Battle of Vigo Bay
Serves in the naval victory at Vigo Bay.
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