Act of Settlement designates Hanoverian heirs to British throne

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The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.2.1.05: English Writing and Culture from the Glorious Revolution to the French Revolution, 1689-1789.
Vol. editors: Paul Baines (University of Liverpool), Daniel Cook (University of Dundee), Pat Rogers (University of South Florida), Nicholas Seager (University of Keele)

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Family Politics
Regulation of government and electoral processes

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Date of occurrence 1701-06-12

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England (Location)

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An Act of Settlement, necessitated by the death of Duke of Gloucester, Queen Anne's only surviving son, provides for a Protestant succession in Britain. The crown will pass to the House of Hanover via Sophia, Princess of Hanover, a grand-daughter of James I.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Act of Settlement designates Hanoverian heirs to British throne". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=16994, accessed 06 May 2024.]

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