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Philippe Quinault
1688Nov, 26

Philippe Quinault

Philippe Quinault, French playwright and composer (b. 1635)
Philippe Quinault (French: [kino]; 3 June 1635 – 26 November 1688), French dramatist and librettist, was born in Paris.

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    King Narai nominates his daughter Sudawadi to succeed him with Constantine Phaulkon, Mom Pi and Phetracha acting as regents. The ensuing revolution leads to the Ayutthaya Kingdom severing all ties with Europe.
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    Glorious Revolution

    William III of Orange sets out a second time from Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands to seize the crowns of England, Scotland and Ireland from King James II of England during the Glorious Revolution.
  • 9Nov

    William III of England

    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter.
  • 9Dec

    Battle of Reading (1688)

    Glorious Revolution: Williamite forces defeat Jacobites at Battle of Reading, forcing flight of James II from the country.