Battle of Portland
Serves among the English commanders during the naval battle off Portland.
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Serves among the English commanders during the naval battle off Portland.
Parliament enacts the General Pardon and Oblivion after Worcester, offering broad wartime pardons while excluding specified offenders.
The Act of Indemnity, for acts of treason before the Battle of Worcester
The Act of Indemnity, for acts of treason before the Battle of Worcester
The Act of Indemnity, for acts of treason before the Battle of Worcester
Aurangzeb receives his second appointment as viceroy of the Deccan, beginning another extended period of provincial command.
Appointed Member of Dutch Navy
Appointed Member of Council
Ruyter wins a victory over George Ayscues channel squadron
Ruyter wins a victory over George Ayscues channel squadron
The Act of Settlement is passed. Irishmen who have killed an Englishman except in war will be executed & lose estates. Anti-English are liable to lose land & be deported
The Act of Settlement is passed. Irishmen who have killed an Englishman except in war will be executed & lose estates. Anti-English are liable to lose land & be deported
Fights with distinction under Cornelis de Wit
Returns to Paris after royal authority recovers.
The Commons reverse the divorce of Catherine of Aragon, Mary is no longer illegitimate
Cromwell sells Hyde Park to 3 buyes for ล17,000, an entrance fee is required
Fights with distinction under Martin van Tromp
Heads a committee to discuss what form a new constitution could take
Death of Thomas Belasyse
Evelyn returns to England after several years abroad.
Petty goes to Ireland as physician-general to the English army.
Sidney serves on the republican Council of State.
Locke enters Christ Church, Oxford.
Monck is appointed to naval command during the First Anglo-Dutch War.
Appointed Commander in Chief in Ireland
Marries Cromwell's daughter, Bridget, widow of Henry Ireton
The final capitulation of the scattered Royalist strongholds
The chief feature of the administration is the implementation of the Act of Settlement 1652, which decreed the settlement of the New Model Armys soldiers on the confiscated estates of Catholic landowners
Fleetwood negotiates with the remaining guerrilla bands (known as "tories") to either surrender or to leave the country for service in the army of a country not at war with the Commonwealth of England
The first year of his tenure sees the mopping up of the last Catholic Irish guerrilla resistance to the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. Appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland, where he enforces the Cromwellian Settlement
Appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland, where he enforces the Cromwellian Settlement
The chief feature of the administration is the implementation of the Act of Settlement 1652, which decreed the settlement of the New Model Armys soldiers on the confiscated estates of Catholic landowners. Appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland, where he enforces the Cromwellian Settlement
Death of John Byron
Death of Jacob Astley
Enters 2nd period of exile, 1652-53
The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime
The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime
The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime
The "secret diet of peasants" meet to protest against Mazarins harsh tax regime
Appointed Chief Minister
Begins to reform the Russian Church on the Greek Church
Begins reforms of the Russian Church based on the Greek Church
George Ayscue served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The English fleet sought to intercept the Dutch merchant convoy west of Plymouth as the Dutch escort moved to shield the merchantmen.
George Ayscue served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The engagement developed into hard fighting between English vessels and the Dutch escort with neither side losing a major warship.
George Ayscue served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. After the clash the English returned to Plymouth while the Dutch convoy was able to continue its passage westward.
William Haddock served as a English vice admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The English fleet sought to intercept the Dutch merchant convoy west of Plymouth as the Dutch escort moved to shield the merchantmen.
William Haddock served as a English vice admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The engagement developed into hard fighting between English vessels and the Dutch escort with neither side losing a major warship.
William Haddock served as a English vice admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. After the clash the English returned to Plymouth while the Dutch convoy was able to continue its passage westward.
Thomas Lisle served as a English flag captain in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The English fleet sought to intercept the Dutch merchant convoy west of Plymouth as the Dutch escort moved to shield the merchantmen.
Thomas Lisle served as a English flag captain in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The engagement developed into hard fighting between English vessels and the Dutch escort with neither side losing a major warship.
Thomas Lisle served as a English flag captain in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. After the clash the English returned to Plymouth while the Dutch convoy was able to continue its passage westward.
Michael Pack served as a English rear admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The English fleet sought to intercept the Dutch merchant convoy west of Plymouth as the Dutch escort moved to shield the merchantmen.
Michael Pack served as a English rear admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The engagement developed into hard fighting between English vessels and the Dutch escort with neither side losing a major warship.
Michael Pack served as a English rear admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. After the clash the English returned to Plymouth while the Dutch convoy was able to continue its passage westward.
Simon Orton served as a English fireship captain in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The English fleet sought to intercept the Dutch merchant convoy west of Plymouth as the Dutch escort moved to shield the merchantmen.
Simon Orton served as a English fireship captain in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The engagement developed into hard fighting between English vessels and the Dutch escort with neither side losing a major warship.
Simon Orton served as a English fireship captain in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. After the clash the English returned to Plymouth while the Dutch convoy was able to continue its passage westward.
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The English fleet sought to intercept the Dutch merchant convoy west of Plymouth as the Dutch escort moved to shield the merchantmen.
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The engagement developed into hard fighting between English vessels and the Dutch escort with neither side losing a major warship.
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. After the clash the English returned to Plymouth while the Dutch convoy was able to continue its passage westward.
Joris Pieterszoon van den Broeck was a Dutch vanguard commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The English fleet sought to intercept the Dutch merchant convoy west of Plymouth as the Dutch escort moved to shield the merchantmen.
Joris Pieterszoon van den Broeck was a Dutch vanguard commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The engagement developed into hard fighting between English vessels and the Dutch escort with neither side losing a major warship.
Joris Pieterszoon van den Broeck was a Dutch vanguard commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. After the clash the English returned to Plymouth while the Dutch convoy was able to continue its passage westward.
Jan Aertsen Verhoeff was a Dutch rearguard commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The English fleet sought to intercept the Dutch merchant convoy west of Plymouth as the Dutch escort moved to shield the merchantmen.
Jan Aertsen Verhoeff was a Dutch rearguard commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The engagement developed into hard fighting between English vessels and the Dutch escort with neither side losing a major warship.
Jan Aertsen Verhoeff was a Dutch rearguard commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. After the clash the English returned to Plymouth while the Dutch convoy was able to continue its passage westward.
Maarten Tromp was a Dutch admiral in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The English fleet sought to intercept the Dutch merchant convoy west of Plymouth as the Dutch escort moved to shield the merchantmen.
Maarten Tromp was a Dutch admiral in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The engagement developed into hard fighting between English vessels and the Dutch escort with neither side losing a major warship.
Maarten Tromp was a Dutch admiral in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. After the clash the English returned to Plymouth while the Dutch convoy was able to continue its passage westward.
Robert Blake was a English naval commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The English fleet sought to intercept the Dutch merchant convoy west of Plymouth as the Dutch escort moved to shield the merchantmen.
Robert Blake was a English naval commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The engagement developed into hard fighting between English vessels and the Dutch escort with neither side losing a major warship.
Robert Blake was a English naval commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. After the clash the English returned to Plymouth while the Dutch convoy was able to continue its passage westward.
Maarten Tromp served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Dutch sea operations near Dungeness followed an effort to protect merchant traffic through the Channel during the First Anglo Dutch War.
Maarten Tromp served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Tromp and Blake led the opposing fleets in a battle near Dungeness that resulted in an English retreat after fierce fighting.
Maarten Tromp served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch success temporarily improved the passage of merchant shipping through the English Channel before the campaign resumed.
Robert Blake served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Dutch sea operations near Dungeness followed an effort to protect merchant traffic through the Channel during the First Anglo Dutch War.
Robert Blake served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Tromp and Blake led the opposing fleets in a battle near Dungeness that resulted in an English retreat after fierce fighting.
Robert Blake served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch success temporarily improved the passage of merchant shipping through the English Channel before the campaign resumed.
Witte de With served as a Dutch previous fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Dutch sea operations near Dungeness followed an effort to protect merchant traffic through the Channel during the First Anglo Dutch War.
Witte de With served as a Dutch previous fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Tromp and Blake led the opposing fleets in a battle near Dungeness that resulted in an English retreat after fierce fighting.
Witte de With served as a Dutch previous fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch success temporarily improved the passage of merchant shipping through the English Channel before the campaign resumed.
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch naval commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Dutch sea operations near Dungeness followed an effort to protect merchant traffic through the Channel during the First Anglo Dutch War.
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch naval commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Tromp and Blake led the opposing fleets in a battle near Dungeness that resulted in an English retreat after fierce fighting.
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch naval commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch success temporarily improved the passage of merchant shipping through the English Channel before the campaign resumed.
Johan Evertsen served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Dutch sea operations near Dungeness followed an effort to protect merchant traffic through the Channel during the First Anglo Dutch War.
Johan Evertsen served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Tromp and Blake led the opposing fleets in a battle near Dungeness that resulted in an English retreat after fierce fighting.
Johan Evertsen served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch success temporarily improved the passage of merchant shipping through the English Channel before the campaign resumed.
Cornelis Evertsen served as a Dutch commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Dutch sea operations near Dungeness followed an effort to protect merchant traffic through the Channel during the First Anglo Dutch War.
Cornelis Evertsen served as a Dutch commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Tromp and Blake led the opposing fleets in a battle near Dungeness that resulted in an English retreat after fierce fighting.
Cornelis Evertsen served as a Dutch commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch success temporarily improved the passage of merchant shipping through the English Channel before the campaign resumed.
William Penn was a English officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Dutch sea operations near Dungeness followed an effort to protect merchant traffic through the Channel during the First Anglo Dutch War.
William Penn was a English officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Tromp and Blake led the opposing fleets in a battle near Dungeness that resulted in an English retreat after fierce fighting.
William Penn was a English officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch success temporarily improved the passage of merchant shipping through the English Channel before the campaign resumed.
George Monck was a English naval commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Dutch sea operations near Dungeness followed an effort to protect merchant traffic through the Channel during the First Anglo Dutch War.
George Monck was a English naval commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Tromp and Blake led the opposing fleets in a battle near Dungeness that resulted in an English retreat after fierce fighting.
George Monck was a English naval commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch success temporarily improved the passage of merchant shipping through the English Channel before the campaign resumed.
Richard Deane was a English general at sea in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Dutch sea operations near Dungeness followed an effort to protect merchant traffic through the Channel during the First Anglo Dutch War.
Richard Deane was a English general at sea in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Tromp and Blake led the opposing fleets in a battle near Dungeness that resulted in an English retreat after fierce fighting.
Richard Deane was a English general at sea in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch success temporarily improved the passage of merchant shipping through the English Channel before the campaign resumed.
Nehemiah Bourne was a English naval officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Dutch sea operations near Dungeness followed an effort to protect merchant traffic through the Channel during the First Anglo Dutch War.
Nehemiah Bourne was a English naval officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Tromp and Blake led the opposing fleets in a battle near Dungeness that resulted in an English retreat after fierce fighting.
Nehemiah Bourne was a English naval officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch success temporarily improved the passage of merchant shipping through the English Channel before the campaign resumed.