Invasion of Denmark
Leads an invasion of Denmark & forces the Danes to sue for peace
Historical events in 1658
69 historical records
January 16581 historical events
February 16584 historical events
Death of Charles X Gustavus
A regency of Swedish nobles is forced to sue for peace
Treaty of Roskilde
Cedes major Danish territories to Sweden after military defeat.
Treaty of Roskilde
Forces Denmark to accept harsh territorial concessions.
Treaty of Roeskilde
Denmark relinquishes its possesions in the Swedish peninsular
March 16582 historical events
Constitution of England
The Upper House will consist of 70 members nominated by Cromwell
Reform of Parliament
The Upper House will have 70 members nominated by Cromwell to balance the Commons
April 16582 historical events
Treaty of Charles II
Will support Irish Catholics & give Spain support against France after his restoration. The Spanish agree to help restore Charles II. Spain agrees to support the exiled King & his brother James. Spain agrees to open its ports to Royalist privateers & supports restoration. Charles agrees to revoke anti-Catholic laws
Death of Robert Rich
Death of Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick
June 165814 historical events
Constitution of England
An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
Legislation
An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
Battle of Dunes
Victory for the French & English over the Spanish
Capture of Dunkirk
England captures Dunkirk from Spain. Dunkirk is surrendered
Rule of Dunkirk
Dunkirk remains in English hands until Charles II sells it to Louis XIV in 1662
Battle of Dunes
Victory for the French & English over the Spanish, Dunkirk surrenders
Battle of the Dunes
Benefits from the Franco-English victory near Dunkirk.
Battle of Samgarh
The Mogul emperor Aurangzeb imprisons his father the Shah, after winning a Battle at Samgarh
Transfer of Dunkirk
Louis XIV hands Dunkirk to William Lockhart after its capture from Spain.
Capture of Dunkirk
Marches into Dunkirk after its capture from the Spanish. Hands Dunkirk over to Lockhart, the English Commander
Battle of Samgarh
In India Aurangzeb proclaims himself emperor of the Moghuls, after victory at Samgarh
Succession
In India Aurangzeb proclaims himself emperor of the Moghuls, after victory at Samgarh
English Troops Support Dunes Campaign
Morgan's English troops support the allied campaign that culminates in victory near the Flemish coast.
Invasion of Denmark
Invades when Denmark delays implementing the terms of the Treaty of Roeskilde
July 16582 historical events
Coronation
Crowns himself Emperor with the title "Conqueror of the World"
Siege of Copenhagen
The Swedish under Wrangel are held at Copenhagen
September 16588 historical events
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Keeps the army in Scotland calm after Oliver Cromwell dies.
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Death of Oliver Cromwell, during a bout of malarial fever
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Lord Protector
Appointed Lord Protector, 3 hrs after the death of his father Oliver Cromwell
Interregnum
Oliver Cromwell died, destabilising the Protectorate settlement.
Death of Charles II
Hears of the death of Cromwell while in exile in The Netherlands. Death of Cromwell, it is certain the monarchy will be restored
Interregnum
Richard Cromwell succeeded his father without possessing comparable military authority.
Siege of Kronerg
International interest grows & prevents Charles from controlling the Sound
October 16582 historical events
Burial
Lying-in-State with an effigy, imitating the tradition of Kings. Lying-in-State from 18 October to 10 November at Somerset House
Siege of Copenhagen
A Dutch-English fleet relieves the Swedish siege of Copenhagen
December 16583 historical events
Peace
Russia signs a 3 yr truce with Sweden. Makes peace having failed to succesfully attack Riga & Livonia
Siege of Livonia
Makes peace having failed to succesfully attack Riga & Livonia
Siege of Riga
Makes peace having failed to succesfully attack Riga & Livonia
British and Outlandish Prophecies
Publication of "British & Outlandish Prophecies". Claims Cromwell is descended from the Princes of Britain
Constitution of England
Presents the "Humble Petition & Advice" to the Commons to the Monarchy & the Lords
Humble Petition
Presents the "Humble Petition & Advice" to the Commons restoring the Monarchy & Lords
Restoration
Presents the "Humble Petition & Advice" to the Commons restoring the Monarchy & Lords
Sends 6,000 Ironsides to join up with Turennes army of 20,000
Sends 6,000 Ironsides to join up with Turennes army of 20,000
Lord Protector
Appointed Lord Protector
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor to Charles II in exile
Birth of Mary of Modena
Birth of Mary of Modena, daughter of Alfonso IV of Modena
Lord Chancellor
Charles II appoints Hyde Lord Chancellor while the royal court remains in exile.
The Prerogative of Popular Government
Harrington publishes The Prerogative of Popular Government.
De Homine
Hobbes publishes De Homine.
Constitution of England
Supports the restoration of a constitutional monarchy
Restoration
Supports the restoration of a constitutional monarchy
Friday Mosque
The Jami Masjid (Friday Mosque) is completed in Delhi
Arrest of Shah Jahan
Imprisons his brother Shah Jahan at Agra
Rule of Hindustan
Aurangzeb rules Hindustan for 48 years, expands the Mughal Empire to its greatest extent, encompassing all but the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent
Succession
Aurangzeb rules Hindustan for 48 years, expands the Mughal Empire to its greatest extent, encompassing all but the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. Allows Daras son Sulaiman to escape via the Himalayan foothills and join his father in Punjab, Aurangzeb offers Shuja the governorship of Bengal isolating Dara and causing more troops to defect to Aurangzeb
Succession
Dara gathers his forces, and moves to the Punjab, the army sent against Shuja is trapped in the east, its generals Jai Singh I and Diler Khan, submitted to Aurangzeb.
Succession
Ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1658 until his death, the sixth Mughal ruler after Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. Last of the Mughal Emperors, and takes the title of Alamgir.
Succession
Shuja battles his brother, but his forces suffered a series of defeats at Aurangzeb's hands, Shuja goes into exile in Arakan, Myanmar where he disappears, and is presumed to be dead.
Succession
With Shuja and Murad disposed of, and with his father Shah Jahan confined in Agra, Aurangzeb pursues Dara, chasing him across the northwest bounds of the empire, Dara is betrayed by one of his generals. Succeeds as Shah of India after killing his brothers.
Succession
With Shuja and Murad disposed of, and with his father Shah Jahan confined in Agra, Aurangzeb pursues Dara, chasing him across the northwest bounds of the empire, Dara is betrayed by one of his generals
Execution
Aurangzeb has Murad arrested after intoxicating him and later executes him, Murads former supporters, instead of fighting for Murad, defect to Aurangzeb
Confinement After Illness
After recovering from his illness, Shah Jahan is deposed and confined in Agra Fort by his son Aurangzeb.
Discovery of Pendulum Clock
Publishes Horologium, which explained how to create the pendulum clock
Horologium
Publishes Horologium, which explained how to create the pendulum clock
Resignation of Patriarch Nikon
Threatens to resign to speed up Church Reforms, to his surprise the offer is accepted
Treaty of Spain-Charles II
The Spanish agree to help restore Charles II to the English throne
Capture of Kronborg
Captures Kronborg
Siege of Kronborg
Captures Kronborg
Treaty of Roskilde
Wins back the lands of southern Sweden from Denmark