1685 in England

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1685
in
England
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See also: Other events of 1685

Events from the year 1685 in England . This year sees a change of monarch.

Contents

Incumbents

Events

The Duke of Monmouth beheaded on Tower Hill following failure of the Monmouth Rebellion Monmouth's Execution.gif
The Duke of Monmouth beheaded on Tower Hill following failure of the Monmouth Rebellion

Births

Deaths

References

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