Thomas Osborne, Earl of Danby is impeached in the House of
Commons for allegedly negotiating with France. However, the House
of Lords ultimately does not proceed with the case, and he later
recovers his political position under William III to such an extent
that he is elevated to Duke of Leeds.
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Editors, Litencyc. "Thomas Osborne is impeached by the House of Commons". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=16667, accessed 19 March 2024.]
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