Birth of Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope was born in London and later became a major English poet and satirist.
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1688 in Great Britain
Explore 2 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1688.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1688
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Supports William of Orange
Defoe supported the change of monarchy in 1688 and later defended the legitimacy of William III in print.
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