Deaths on December 15

Gaspar Fagel

Died on December 15, 1688

Gaspar Fagel, Dutch lawyer and politician (b. 1634)

Gaspar Fagel (25 January 1634 – 15 December 1688) was a Dutch politician, jurist, and diplomat who authored correspondence from and on behalf of William III, Prince of Orange during the English Revolution of 1688.

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Events on 1688

10 May

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.
1 Nov

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.
9 Nov

William III of England
Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter.
9 Dec

Battle of Reading (1688)
Glorious Revolution: Williamite forces defeat Jacobites at Battle of Reading, forcing flight of James II from the country.
11 Dec

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.

Deaths on December 15

Gaspar Fagel

Died on December 15, 1688

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William III of England

Battle of Reading (1688)

James II of England