What Happened in March 1689

Historical Events

2nd English Poet Laureate

Mar 9 Thomas Shadwell appointed second English Poet Laureate by William and Mary after John Dryden refuses to swear oaths of allegiance to the new monarchs

James II Lands in Ireland

Mar 12 Former English King James II lands in Ireland

King of England, Scotland and Ireland James II

Mar 14 Convention of the Estates of Scotland opens to decide on offering Scottish Crown to William III and Mary Stuart or to James II of England
Mar 16 The 23rd Regiment of Foot or Royal Welch Fusiliers is founded. In 2004 it merged with the Royal Regiment of Wales to form the Royal Welsh Regiment.

Events in 1689

Famous Deaths

Mar 18 John Dixwell, English judge (b. 1607)

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