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Chronological Table: Accession

Treaty of Adrianople, August 28. 1830 GEORGE IV. dies. -Accession of WILLIAM IV., June 26. - His death Revolution in France, June 27-29.-Charles X. abdicates, and Louis Philippe is called to the throne.

Revolution in Belgium.

The Duke of Wellington resigns, November 16, and his ministry is succeeded by that of Earl Grey.

Revolution in Poland, November 19. 1831 Lord John Russell announces the substance of the Reform Bill in the House -- of Commons, March 1.

Carried by a majority of 109, September 22.

Lost in the Lords by a majority of 41, October 7. 1832 The Reform Bill, in a new shape, attacked in detail in the House of Lords.- Resignation of the Grey Ministry. - The Duke of Wellington unsuccessfully attempts a ministry. The Grey ministry restored and strengthened, May 7-18.

Reform Bill for England receives the royal assent, June 7. Civil War in Portugal, July.

Death of the son of the Emperor Napoleon, July 22. 1833 Don Carlos claims the Spanish crown, April 29.

Ferdinand VII. of Spain dies. Isabella succeeds, September 29. 1834 Emancipation Act abolishes Slavery throughout the British dominions, - -- August 28.