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Joseph-Nicolas Delisle
1688Apr, 4

Joseph-Nicolas Delisle

Joseph-Nicolas Delisle, French astronomer and cartographer (d. 1768)
Joseph-Nicolas Delisle (4 April 1688 – 11 September 1768) was a French astronomer and cartographer.

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  • 10May

    Siamese revolution of 1688

    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.
  • 1Nov

    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.
  • 11Dec

    James II of England

    Glorious Revolution: James II of England, while trying to flee to France, allegedly throws the Great Seal of the Realm into the River Thames.