16 Jun 1689 Jahr - English Bill of Rights
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When: EBR 1689, GR 1688-1689
Who: GR involved the ousting of King James II, William III and Mary II signed the English Bill of Rights
What: Many English citizens were distrustful of the Catholic king disproved if the monarchy’s outright power. James II was overthrown, and his daughter and her husband were given power and decided to give Parliament more rights and power. English Bill of Rights outlined specific constitutional and civil rights and ultimately gave Parliament power over the monarchy. Regarded as the primary law that set the stage for a constitutional monarchy in England, and it’s credited as being an inspiration for the US Bill of Rights
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