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1688 was a year.
Events
Dated
On 23 November, the Nemesis statue passed Earth. (TV: Silver Nemesis)
Undated
King James II of England was overthrown by the Glorious Revolution by William of Orange. (AUDIO: The Glorious Revolution)
Alternate timelines
In an alternate timeline accidentally created by the Second Doctor's companion Jamie McCrimmon, the Glorious Revolution of 1688 was a failure and King James II remained on the throne until his death. Consequently, the Jacobite Risings and the Battle of Culloden never took place. His grandson, Charles Edward Stuart, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, eventually ascended the throne as King Charles III. He was still the reigning monarch in 1788. (AUDIO: The Glorious Revolution) In the timeline familiar to the Doctor, Charles III was the name taken by the successor of Queen Elizabeth II in the 21st century. (PROSE: Revenge of the Judoon)
Births and deaths
The Prince of Wales James Stuart was born to King James II and Mary of Modena. (AUDIO: The Glorious Revolution)