1815. The English, shortly after the peace was signed in Europe, defeated at NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 8). Napoleon escaped from Elba, and returned to France; and the allies declared war against him. The Prussians were defeated by the French at LIGNY (June 16), but =Wellington= repulsed them at QUATRE BRAS (June 16), and =gained a decisive victory at WATERLOO= (June 18). Second abdication of Napoleon, who was sent to St. Helena. ~Second treaty of Paris~ (Nov. 20). Enactment of a corn law. This treaty further restricted the limits of France, provided for the occupation of the northern and eastern frontier, and certain fortresses, by the allies for three years, and fixed the amount to be paid towards the expenses of the war. At the end of this war the total national debt reached nearly £900,000,000. 1816. Algiers bombarded by Lord Exmouth. 1817. Death of the Princess Charlotte, daughter of the Prince Regent. 1819. A public meeting at Manchester forcibly dispersed, and several persons killed and wounded. _The Six Acts_ passed: this unconstitutional code was the latest violation of our free constitution. GEORGE IV. =D.= He was the son of George III. =B.= at St. James's, 1762. =M.= Caroline, of Brunswick. =Dd.= at Windsor, June 26, 1830. =R.= 10-1/2 years (1820 to 1830). 1820. Conspiracy discovered for assassinating the king's ministers. Bill of pains and penalties introduced against Queen Caroline for adultery, but afterwards abandoned. 1823. War with the Burmese: it ended in 1826. 1827. Death of Lord Liverpool. Canning became premier, and on his death Lord Goderich. The Turkish and Egyptian fleet defeated by the English, French, and Russian fleet at NAVARINO (Oct. 20). 1828. The duke of Wellington became premier. _Repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts._ 1829. _Catholic Emancipation Bill_ passed. WILLIAM IV. =D.= He was the brother of George IV. =B.= at Buckingham House, London, 1765. =M.= Adelaide, of Saxe-Meiningen. =Dd.= at Windsor, June 20, 1837. =R.= 7 years (1830 to 1837). 1830. Revolutions in France and Belgium. Earl Grey appointed premier. 1831. Reform Bill introduced and rejected. Riots at Bristol and other towns. 1832. _REFORM BILL_ passed, by which many towns were disfranchised, and others empowered to return members, while at the same time the franchise was largely extended. 1833. Bill passed for the abolition of slavery. 1834. Lord Melbourne appointed premier. _New Poor Law_ passed. Houses of Parliament destroyed by fire. Sir Robert Peel succeeded Lord Melbourne. 1835. Melbourne returned to office. _Municipal Corporation Reform Bill_ passed. 1836. Marriage and Registration Acts passed, as well as an Act for allowing prisoners counsel in cases of felony. VICTORIA. =D.= She is the only daughter of Edward, duke of Kent, fourth son of George III. =B.= at Kensington, 1819. =M.= Albert, prince of Saxe Coburg, who died in 1861. =Became Queen= June 20, 1837.