Bank of England
The Bank of England receives its charter to finance government borrowing and manage public debt.
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1694 in Great Britain
Explore 12 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1694.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1694
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July
Bank of England
The Bank of England receives its charter and begins issuing notes redeemable in coin.
December
Marriage
George Is marriage to Sophea Dorothea is anulled
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Zell
Sophia Dorothia is arrested by George in the castle of Ahlden until her death
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Zell
Sophia Dorothia is arrested by George in the castle of Ahlden until her death
Divorce
George I is divorced from Sophia Dorothea of Zell
Divorce
George I divorces Sophia Dorothea on the grounds of adultery
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Celle
George I has George IIs mother Dorothea imprisoned for life
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Zell
Sophia Dorothea is imprisoned for infidelity with von Konigsmark, a Swedish Colonel
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Zell
Sophia Dorothea is imprisoned for infidelity with von Konigsmark, a Swedish Colonel
Greenwich Hospital Charter
William III established the Royal Hospital for Seamen by royal charter, providing the institutional basis for naval welfare at Greenwich.
Peerage
Created Duke of Devonshire, 4th
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