The Immortal Seven Invite William of Orange: England's Glorious Revolution Begins
Seven men signed their names to a letter — and didn't tell anyone. The Immortal Seven, a secret coalition of English nobles and bishops, wrote to William of Orange in June 1688 inviting him to invade their own country. They promised him support. They promised popular backing. What they didn't promise was their own safety if it failed — each signature was an act of treason. William sailed in November with 15,000 troops. King James II fled without a battle. But here's the thing: England called it a revolution. It was an arranged coup.
June 30, 1688
338 years ago
Key Figures & Places
England
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Kingdom of England
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Immortal Seven
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Invitation to William
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Glorious Revolution
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Invitation to William
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Glorious Revolution
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England
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William III of England
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Catholic Church
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James II of England
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