In the reign of James II, Danvers attended private meetings planning Monmouth's Rebellion, and undertook to raise the City of London in favour of the Duke of Monmouth.
In the reign of James II, Danvers attended private meetings planning Monmouth's Rebellion. William Disney briefed John Wildman and Danvers, who was cautious; he may have undertaken to raise the City of London in favour of the Duke of Monmouth.