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jan 1, 1689 - William was persauded to summon Scottish Convention

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- The Convention offered:
- Scottish crown to William and Mary
- Stated James had 'forfeited' his throne in Scotland, attempting to convert 'legal limited monarchy' there into 'an arbitrary despotic power'
- Abolished prelacy (Bishops) in Scottish kirk

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Date:

jan 1, 1689
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~ 337 years ago