jan 1, 1678 - Danby impeached

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- Received royal pardon in March 1679
- House of Commons declared pardon illegal
- Danby was put into the tower where he remained until 1684
- He retired into private life

- Danby's success brought with it jealousy and enemies
- there were plenty who disliked his arrogance and inability to accept criticism
- People were angered by the patronage he used to advance his men
- The Popish Plot swept him from power

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