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Historical events from year 1685. Learn about 8 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1685 or search by date or keyword.
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Jul 6 Battle at Sedgemoor: King James II defeats the Duke of...
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Events. January–March. January 6 – American-born British citizen Elihu Yale, for whom Yale University in the U.S. is named, completes his term as the first leader of the Madras Presidency in India, administering the colony on behalf of the East India Company, and is succeeded by William Gyfford.
Historical Events for the Year 1685. 6th February » James II of England and VII of Scotland becomes British monarchy e.g King upon the death of his brother Charles II of England e.g Charles II. 20th June » Monmouth Rebellion: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth declares himself King of England at Bridgwater. 6th July » Battle of Sedgemoor ...
6 February 1685 Charles II dies and James II accedes to the throne. Having suffered a stroke, Charles II converted to Catholicism on his death-bed and passed away a few hours later.
Events from the year 1685 in England. This year sees a change of monarch. Incumbents. Monarch – Charles II (until 6 February), then James II. Events. The Duke of Monmouth beheaded on Tower Hill following failure of the Monmouth Rebellion.
Há 4 dias · After 11 years of Republican rule the monarchy was restored in May 1660. Having executed Charles I in 1649, Parliament abolished the monarchy and formed a republic under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell. The Republic barely outlived its leader, who died peacefully in his own bed in 1658.
