Episode 2 of 4
Coronation at Taunton
- When
- 20 June 1685
- Where
- Taunton
Monmouth is crowned king at Taunton against the wishes of some supporters.
After denouncing the king in Chard, Monmouth was the subject of a coronation in Taunton on 20 June 1685. This act was taken against the wishes of some republican supporters, such as Wade, who preferred a different form of government.
Sources
- Monmouth Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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