Historical Events tagged with "immortal seven"
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Politics & Government
Invitation to William of Orange Issued
June 30th, 1688 336 years ago
Seven English nobles, known as the Immortal Seven, sent a letter inviting William of Orange to invade England. They expressed dissatisfaction with King James II's policies, particularly regarding religion and governance. The invitation was a pivotal moment leading to the Glorious Revolution, which aimed to replace James II with William, emphasizing the need for a constitutional monarchy. This document outlined the nobles' commitment to support William's claim to the throne.
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