Christian of Brunswick-Luneburg

Christian of Brunswick-Luneburg

Born 19 SEP 1671 , Schloss Iburg, Hanover, GER
Died 31 JUL 1703 , drowned in the Danube, near Ulm, during the Battle of Munderkingen
Parents Sophia (Sophie) of Bavaria (von der Pfalz) (Mother) Family
Ernest Augustus (Father) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Charles II
  • Birth
    19 Sep 1671
    Born at Schloss Iburg, Hanover, GER
  • Age 3
    21 Jun 1675
    Building of the new St Paul's Cathedral begins
  • Age 13
    6 Feb 1685
    Accession of James II
    Reigned 1685–1688
  • Age 17
    5 Nov 1688
    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange lands at Brixham
  • Age 17
    13 Feb 1689
    William III and Mary II become joint monarchs
    Reigned 1689–1702
  • Age 18
    16 Dec 1689
    Bill of Rights passed
  • Age 22
    27 Jul 1694
    Bank of England founded
  • Age 30
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age c. 32
    1703
    The Great Storm devastates southern England
  • Age 31
    31 Jul 1703
    Died at drowned in the Danube, near Ulm, during the Battle of Munderkingen