Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Coventry Biography and Timeline

Follow William Coventry through 3 dated historical records for England.

William Coventry, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1665

Bergen Harbour Defence Coventry

English naval administrator · Bergen · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

William Coventry was a English naval administrator in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Dutch East India merchantmen were sheltered in Bergen harbour when an English squadron mounted its attack.

Role range: 1665-1667

Bergen Fortress Intervention Coventry

English naval administrator · Bergen · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

William Coventry was a English naval administrator in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Danish Norwegian shore batteries intervened in the engagement and helped prevent the English from seizing the Dutch convoy.

Role range: 1665-1667

Bergen English Withdrawal Coventry

English naval administrator · Bergen · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

William Coventry was a English naval administrator in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. After a costly exchange of fire the English attacking force withdrew and the Dutch ships remained in the harbour.

Role range: 1665-1667

Records, sources and methodology

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