WHAT HAPPENED IN 1685.
Look what happened the 1685.

James II of England and VII of Scotland becomes King upon the death of his brother Charles II. (6. February 1685)

René-Robert Cavelier establishes Fort St. Louis at Matagorda Bay thus forming the basis for France's claim to Texas. (20. February 1685)

Monmouth Rebellion: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth declares himself King of England at Bridgwater. (20. June 1685)

Monmouth Rebellion: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth is executed at Tower Hill, England after his defeat at the Battle of Sedgemoor on 6 July 1685. (15. July 1685)

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