Eighteenth-Century Chronology: 1688

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Literature

Theatre

Anne Bracegirdle becomes a member of the United Company

Art

Sir Godfrey Kneller appointed Principal Painter to William and Mary
Jonathan Richardson, Senior, studies under John Riley (until 1691)

Music

Science, Technology, & Medicine

Abraham Thevart casts the first plate glass

Politics & Law

James II deposed and replaced (in 1689) by William and Mary in the "Glorious Revolution"
Leisler's Rebellion in New England (through 1691)
Quakers in Pennsylvania issue a formal protest against slavery in North America

Philosophy & Theology

Milestones

Birth of Alexander Pope
Birth of Swedenborg
Birth of Lewis Theobald

Miscellaneous

The Ring bayonet, invented by Vauban, is used for the first time by the French Army

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