Eighteenth-Century Chronology: 1689
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Literature
- Jonathan Swift becomes secretary to Sir William Temple and meets Esther
Johnson ("Stella")
Theatre
- Aphra Behn, The Widow Ranter
Art
Music
Science, Technology, & Medicine
Politics & Law
- The Bill of Rights limits the powers of the monarchy over parliament
and ratifies the Glorious Revolution
Philosophy & Theology
- Toleration Act passed in England
Milestones
- Death of Aphra Behn
- Birth of Samuel Richardson
Miscellaneous
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