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Today in History: “Seven Immortals” summon William of Orange to overthrow King James II (1688)
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4:22Now PlayingJohn Robson reports, on June 30, in 1688, William of Orange received a letter from the “Seven Immortals” inviting him to bring an army to England, oust James II and assume the throne along with his wife, James’s Protestant daughter Mary. The “Immortals” were aristocratic toffs, Earls, Viscounts and Bishops, not the sort we’d expect to champion the rights of ordinary people. But they were statesman who crossed party lines and risked reputation, estate and life to defend the liberty of citizens. Whereas today's commontouch politicians elected by mass voting are partisan hacks who continually expand the powers of the state. Watch John's video for the full story. MORE
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