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Overthrow of Andros
- When
- April 18, 1689
- Where
- Boston
Bostonians arrested Governor Andros and dominion officials on April 18, 1689, following news of the Glorious Revolution.
A well-organized mob of provincial militia and citizens formed in Boston and arrested dominion officials. Members of the Church of England were also taken into custody if believed to sympathize with the administration.
Sources
- 1689 Boston revolt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
- Edmund Andros Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
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