jan 1, 1679 - Exclusion Bill
Description:
- Three Exclusion Bills sought to exclude the King's brother and heir James, Duke of York, because he was Roman Catholic- None became law
- 2 new 'Parties':
- Tories: opposed to exclusion
- 'Country'/ Whig: Supported exclusion
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1679
Now
~ 346 years ago