Immortal Seven

The Immortal Seven were seven notable English citizens who issued the Invitation to William, a document asking William of Orange to depose James II in favour of William's wife Mary, culminating in the Glorious Revolution. It was carried to William by Lord Torrington, and identified by a secret code.

Related Topics:
English - Invitation to William - William of Orange - James II - Mary - Glorious Revolution - Lord Torrington - Code

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They were:

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• Thomas Osborne, 1st Earl of Danby
• Charles Talbot, 12th Earl of Shrewsbury
• William Cavendish, 4th Earl of Devonshire
• Richard Lumley, 2nd Viscount Lumley
• Henry Compton (Bishop of London)
• Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford
• Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney (who wrote the Invitation)