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Triggering Incident
- When
- May 30, 1689
- Where
- Province of New York
Nicholson's remark to a militia officer on May 30, 1689, flared into open rebellion.
The incident occurred after Nicholson made an intemperate remark to a militia officer. This event marked the beginning of the open rebellion against his authority in the province.
Sources
- Leisler's Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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