Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Finch Biography and Timeline

Follow John Finch through 2 dated historical records for England.

John Finch, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1640–1640Years on this page

1640

Impeachment Proceedings against Finch

Lord · Lord Keeper of Great Seal · London · Government / Government of England

The Commons prepares charges over ship money judgments and abuses of judicial authority.

Role range: 1640-1640

Flight from England

Lord · Lord Keeper of Great Seal · London · Government / Government of England

Finch flees abroad to avoid parliamentary prosecution for conduct during Personal Rule.

Role range: 1640-1640

Records, sources and methodology

These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.