Historical Events In 1689

Jan 01   In the year 1689 pro-James II-earl of Danby occupies York   

Jan 18   Charles de Montesquieu, France, philosopher/writer (Letters Persanes) in the year 1689.   

Jan 18   In the year 1689 the birth of Charles de Montesquieu, French philosopher   

Jan 22   On this day in history lord Halifax becomes Speaker of English House of Lords   

Jan 26   Jean Racine's "Esther," premieres in Saint-Cyr on this day in history.   

Jan 28   On this day in history english parliament ends king Charles II reign   

Jan 29   Hubert K Poot, Dutch poet on this day in history.   

Feb 13   In the year 1689 british Parliament adopts Bill of Rights   

Feb 14   English parliament places Mary Stuart/Prince Willem III on the throne in the year 1689.   

Feb 15   On this day in history german Parliament declares war on France   

Feb 21   Isaacus Vossius, Dutch [Isaac Vos], librarian, dies on this day in history.   

Feb 23   Dutch prince William III proclaimed king of England in the year 1689.   

Mar 12   In the year 1689 former English King James II lands in Ireland   

Mar 14   In the year 1689 scotland dismisses Willem III & Mary Stuart as king & queen   

Mar 14   Scotland dismisses Willem III and Mary Stuart as king and queen on this day in history.   

Mar 16   The 23rd Regiment of Foot or Royal Welch Fusiliers is founded on this day in history.   

Apr 11   William III & Mary II crowned as joint rulers of Britain in the year 1689.   

Apr 15   In the year 1689 ferdinand Zellbell, composer   

Apr 15   In the year 1689 french king Louis XIV declares war on Spain   

Apr 18   Death of British Chief Justice Judge George Jeffreys in the Tower of London. He presided over the "Bloody Assizes" following the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685 on this day in history.   

Apr 18   George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem/infamous judge, dies on this day in history.   

Apr 19   In the year 1689 christina, Queen of Sweden (1644-54), dies   

Apr 20   The former King James II of England, now deposed, lays siege to Derry in the year 1689.   

Apr 21   William III & Mary Stuart proclaimed king & queen of England in the year 1689.   

May 09   In the year 1689 english King Willem III declares war on France   

May 11   Battle of Bantry Bay, French & English naval battle in the year 1689.   

May 12   On this day in history england & Netherlands form League of Augsburg   

May 24   English Parliament guarantees freedom of religion for Protestants on this day in history.   

May 26   In the year 1689 mary Wortley Montagu, English essayist, feminist, eccentric   

May 27   Anthonie Heinsius succeeds G Fagel as pension advisor of Holland on this day in history.   

Jul 01   On this day in history matsuo Basho, zen poet, leaves for 150 days journey on Honshu Japan   

Jul 12   On this day in history orangeman's Day-Battle of Boyne, Protestant victory in Ireland   

Jul 25   On this day in history france declares war on England   

Jul 27   On this day in history battle of Killicrankie, Viscount Dundee defeats Whig General MacKay   

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Jan 18   Charles de Montesquieu, France, philosopher/writer (Letters Persanes) was born in the year 1689.   

Jan 29   On this day in history birth of hubert K Poot, Dutch poet   

Apr 15   In the year 1689 birth of ferdinand Zellbell, composer   

May 24   Daniel Finch, 8th Earl of Winchilsea, English politician (d. 1769) was born on this day in history.   

May 26   In the year 1689 birth of mary Wortley Montagu, English essayist, feminist, eccentric   

Jun 26   On this day in history birth of edward Holyoke, American academic (d. 1769)   

Jul 09   In the year 1689 birth of alexis Piron, French writer (d. 1773)   

Aug 19   Samuel Richardson, English novelist (Pamela) (baptized) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 06   In the year 1689 death of seth Ward, English mathematician and astronomer (b. 1617)   

Feb 21   Isaacus Vossius, Dutch [Isaac Vos], librarian, dies on this day in history.   

Mar 18   John Dixwell, English judge (b. 1607) died in the year 1689.   

Apr 16   In the year 1689 death of aphra Behn, English dramatist (b. 1640)   

Apr 18   George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem/infamous judge, dies on this day in history.   

Apr 19   In the year 1689 christina, Queen of Sweden (1644-54), dies   

Jul 08   Edward Wooster, English Connecticut pioneer (b. 1622) died on this day in history.   

Jul 27   On this day in history john Graham, of Claverhouse, 1st viscount Dundee/soldier, killed, dies