Constitution of England
Dissolves the Scotish Estates & calls for elections
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1703 in England
Explore 46 historical events and records for England in 1703.
Historical records for England in 1703
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February
Election
Dissolves the Scotish Estates & calls for elections
April
Opening of 1703 Campaign
Marlborough begins his second campaign in the Low Countries.
May
Siege of Bonn
The Allied army begins the siege of Bonn under Marlborough.
Surrender of Bonn
Bonn capitulates after the Allied siege commanded by Marlborough.
Alliance Treaty
Methuen signs the defensive alliance bringing Portugal into the Grand Alliance.
Grand Alliance
Methuen negotiates English agreements that help bring Portugal into the alliance.
Portuguese Alliance Policy
Hedges coordinates English approval of the new alliance with Portugal.
Royal Commissioner Appointment
Anne appoints the Duke of Queensberry as royal commissioner to the Scottish Parliament.
Scottish Parliament Summoned
Anne summons a new session of the Scottish Parliament.
June
Birth of John Wesley
John Wesley is born at Epworth Rectory in Lincolnshire.
Antwerp Strategy
Marlborough proposes an offensive against Antwerp after taking Bonn.
July
Antwerp Campaign Abandoned
Marlborough abandons the projected Antwerp offensive after Ekeren.
August
Legislation
The Scotish Estates want their Parliament to remain independent. Scotish Estates pass the Act of Security for Hanoverian succession. Anne suspends the Royal Assent to the Union
Reform of Parliament
The Scotish Estates want their Parliament to remain independent. Scotish Estates pass the Act of Security for Hanoverian succession. Anne suspends the Royal Assent to the Union
Royal Assent Withheld
Anne withholds assent from the Scottish Act of Security.
Siege of Huy
The Allied siege of Huy begins under Marlborough's overall command.
Capture of Huy
The citadel of Huy surrenders during the successful Allied siege.
Huy Capitulation Terms
Terms are settled after the citadel of Huy surrenders to the Allies.
September
Siege of Limburg Begins
The Allied army begins the siege of Limbourg.
Capture of Limburg
Limbourg surrenders after the Allied siege.
October
Campaign Review
Marlborough reviews a campaign marked by fortress captures but strategic frustration.
November
Anniversary Meeting
Newton assumes the chair at the Society's anniversary election.
Royal Society
Elected President of the Royal Society, an office he holds until death.
Royal Society Presidency
Newton is elected President of the Royal Society.
Royal Society Presidency
Begins his long presidency of the Royal Society.
December
Commercial Treaty
Methuen signs the commercial agreement governing English cloth and Portuguese wine.
English Textile Access
Methuen secures favourable treatment for English woollen textiles in Portugal.
Methuen Treaty
Concludes alliance and commercial terms with Portugal.
Portuguese Wine Preference
Methuen agrees preferential English duties for Portuguese wines.
Royal Society Administration
Newton begins supervising the Society's meetings and institutional affairs.
Other events (month unknown)
Antwerp Campaign
Marlborough abandons the projected attack on Antwerp because of Dutch caution and poor coordination.
Churchill Captures Strategic Bonn Fortress
Marlborough's Allied army forced Bonn to surrender, securing an important Rhine crossing area.
Flanders Fortress Strategy Continued
Marlborough continues operations against fortified positions protecting French influence in the Low Countries.
Halley Becomes Savilian Geometry Professor
Oxford appointed Halley Savilian Professor of Geometry, a post he held for the remainder of his life.
Halley Examines Adriatic Harbour Defences
Halley advised the Habsburg emperor on harbour and maritime engineering in the Adriatic region.
Portuguese Negotiations
Methuen conducts negotiations linking military alliance and commercial concessions.
Scientific Leadership
Newton begins more than two decades of leadership at the Royal Society.
Stanhope Returns To Flanders Campaigning
Stanhope resumed service in Flanders during the Allied war against France.
Treaty Negotiations
Negotiates a Treaty to allow textiles into Portugal for low tariffs on port & wine
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