Savoy Conference
Sheldon convenes the Savoy Conference to seek agreement between bishops and Presbyterian ministers.
Role range: 1598-1677
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Gilbert Sheldon Biography and Timeline
Follow Gilbert Sheldon through 8 dated historical records for England.
Gilbert Sheldon, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1661–1665Years on this page
1661
Savoy Conference
Sheldon leads the episcopal side as the Savoy Conference opens to review church settlement.
Role range: 1598-1677
1662
Act of Uniformity
Sheldon supports the settlement requiring clergy to conform to the restored Church of England.
Role range: 1660-1677
Act of Uniformity
Sheldon supports the legislation enforcing conformity within the restored Church of England.
Role range: 1598-1677
1663
Translation to Canterbury
Receives royal assent for his translation to the archbishopric of Canterbury.
Role range: 1663-1677
Archbishop of Canterbury
Confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury after the Restoration church settlement.
Role range: 1663-1677
1664
Conventicle Act
Sheldon supports stronger enforcement of Anglican uniformity through the Conventicle Act.
Role range: 1663-1677
1665
Plague Prayers
Church authorities respond to plague conditions during the epidemic.
Role range: 1663-1677
Records, sources and methodology
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