Death of George Monck
George Monck dies at Potheridge after a career that shaped the Restoration.
Historical events in 1670
21 historical records
January 16701 historical events
April 16701 historical events
Burial
Buried in Westminster Abbey after a state funeral honouring his role in the Restoration.
May 16706 historical events
Treaty of Dover
Charles II is due to receive 160,000 pounds and 6,000 troops frfrfrom Louis XIV to suppress disorder
Treaty of Dover
Charles declares to Louis XIV that he is a Catholic and wins his support
Treaty of Dover
Louis XIV hopes to gain Spanish territory and Charles II some Dutch land
Treaty of Dover
Will support Louis XIV to the Spanish monarchical possessions of south America. Supports the Catholic religion and resolves to reconcile himself with the Church of Rome
Treaty of Dover
Declares war against the Dutch for a subsidy frfrom Louis XIV in the Treaty of Dover
Treaty of Dover
A secret alliance with Charles II for the restoration of Catholicism in England
October 16702 historical events
Meeting with Charles II
Charles II receives William III of Orange at Whitehall during the prince's visit to England.
Visit to England
William III of Orange travels to England to meet his Stuart relatives and strengthen his personal and political connections there.
December 16703 historical events
Treaty of Charles II
A cover up Treaty for the secret Treaty, details Anglo-French action against the Dutch
Cambridge Honorary Degree
William III of Orange receives an honorary university degree during his English visit to Cambridge.
Oxford Honorary Degree
William III of Orange receives an honorary university degree during his visit to Oxford.
Treaty of Dover
Assists in the negotiations for the secret Treaty of Dover
Treaty of Dover
The Treaty of Dover is confided to just Arlington & Clifford
Hudson Bay Co
Gives the Hudson Bay Company exclusive rights over Western Canada
Reform of Legal System
Enacts the reforms of the Criminal Code
Second Raid on Surat
Shivaji raids Surat a second time as renewed Maratha warfare erodes Mughal gains in western India.
Birth of Augustus II
Birth of Augustus II
Hunting Journey through Ostergotland
Hunting and travel form part of Charles's practical preparation for kingship.
Hunting Journey through Ostergotland
Hunting and travel form part of Charles's practical preparation for kingship.