Captain-General Appointment
William III of Orange is appointed Captain-General for the coming campaign as the Dutch Republic prepares for a major foreign attack.
Historical events in 1672
102 historical records
February 16721 historical events
March 16728 historical events
Declaration of War
Attacks the Dutch Smyrna convoy, but it escapes
Declaration of Indulgence
Grants licenses to Non Conformists to worship publicly. Attempts to remove legislation against Catholics & Non Conformists. Allows Catholics to worship in private
Declaration of Indulgence
Attempts to extend religious liberty by royal prerogative through the Declaration of Indulgence.
Declaration of Indulgence
Charles II issues the Declaration of Indulgence suspending penal laws against Catholics and Protestant dissenters.
Suspension of Penal Laws
Suspends the execution of penal laws against religious nonconformists by issuing the Declaration of Indulgence.
Declaration of Indulgence
Seeks to relieve Roman Catholics and Protestant nonconformists from penal religious restrictions.
Reform of Church Governance
Uses royal authority to exempt selected religious groups from penalties under conformity laws.
Declaration of War
England & France declare war against in accordance with the Treaty of Dover. Charles II declares war without consulting Parliament
April 16726 historical events
Franco-Dutch War
Begins war against the Dutch Republic.
Treaty of Stockholm with France
Sweden concludes a subsidy alliance with Louis XIV's France.
Treaty of Stockholm with France
Sweden concludes a subsidy alliance with Louis XIV's France.
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Counsellor
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Counsellor
Peerage
Created Earl Arlington, 1st
May 16727 historical events
Battle of Sole Bay
Serves with the Duke of York's forces at the Battle of Sole Bay.
Battle of Sole Bay
Killed aboard the flagship Royal James
Battle of Sole Bay
The English are saved by reinforcements. The Duke of York is twice forced to abandon his flagship. De Ruyter forces the French to withdraw
Battle of Sole Bay
Withdraws 35 French vessels leaving the English open to attack by de Ruyter
Battle of Schooneveldt Bank
Ruyter counters & the English suffer heavy losse. Rupert attacks de Ruyters fleet at its coastal anchorage
Battle of Schooneveldt Bank
Ruyter counters & the English suffer heavy losse. Rupert attacks de Ruyters fleet at its coastal anchorage
Battle of Sole Bay
There are great losses & the Duke of York abandons his flagship twice. The French withdraw & de Ruyter moves with 75 ships against a smaller English force. Reinforcements save the English
June 167211 historical events
Battle of Sole Bay
Suffers humiliating losses to de Ruyter, loses 2 flagships the Prince & St Michael
Sinking of Royal James - Fireship Attack
At Solebay a Dutch fireship set the English first-rate Royal James ablaze, killing Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich, and many of her crew.
Sinking of Royal James
Suffers humiliating losses to de Ruyter, loses 2 flagships the Prince & St Michael
Battle of Sole Bay
Commands a Squadron in James Duke of Yorks fleet
Battle of Schooneveldt Bank
Forced to retire after the arrival of Prince Ruperts Squadron
Battle of Sole Bay
Forced to retire after the arrival of Prince Ruperts Squadron
French Invasion of Dutch Republic
French forces cross the Rhine during the invasion of the Dutch Republic, confronting William III of Orange with the defining military crisis of his early career.
Crossing of the Rhine
Crosses the Rhine during the Dutch campaign.
Peerage
Bennett is awarded the Garter
Defence after IJssel Withdrawal
William III of Orange withdraws from the exposed IJssel position and concentrates the remaining Dutch forces on the defence of Holland.
Captain in Foot Regiment
Promoted captain in a foot regiment in June 1672.
July 16725 historical events
Stadtholder of Zeeland
William III of Orange becomes stadtholder of Zeeland as popular pressure restores Orange leadership during the invasion crisis.
Stadtholder of Holland
William III of Orange becomes stadtholder of Holland, ending the province's long period without an Orange stadtholder.
Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland
William III of Orange becomes stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland as the Dutch Republic faces invasion.
Lifetime Military Commands
William III of Orange receives the offices of Captain-General and Admiral-General for life as his authority expands during the war.
Stadholder Oath
William III of Orange formally takes the oath associated with his restored stadtholder position.
December 16726 historical events
Capture of Valkenburg Castle
Forces under William III of Orange capture Valkenburg Castle during the winter counteroffensive against French-held positions.
Siege of Charleroi Begins
William III of Orange reaches Charleroi and begins an attempt to take the French-held fortress during his winter campaign.
Regency Ends
Charles assumes personal government when the twelve-year regency formally ends.
Regency Ends
Charles assumes personal government when the twelve-year regency formally ends.
Withdrawal from Charleroi
William III of Orange abandons the attempt to capture Charleroi when winter conditions and inadequate siege resources make success unlikely.
Advance toward Maastricht
William III of Orange leads a field army toward Maastricht as part of a winter campaign intended to pressure French positions.
Pilgrims Progress", the
Publication of "Pilgrims Progress", the first part is written in prison
The Pilgrim's Progress
Publication of "Pilgrims Progress", the first part is written in prison
Clerk of Council
Appointed Clerk of the Council
Lord Treasurer
Appointed Lord Treasurer
Principal Secretary of State
Appointed Acting Principal Secretary of State
Economy of England
Cancels payments from Charles II to the Exchequer
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor
Foreign Policy Statement at London
Speaks against the pro-French policy of the cabal
Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council, 1st term
Peerage
Created Earl of Shaftsbury
Admiral-General
William III of Orange is appointed Admiral-General of the Dutch Republic during the political and military crisis of 1672.
Captain-General
William III of Orange is appointed Captain-General of the Dutch States Army during the crisis of 1672.
Political Anatomy of Ireland Written
Petty writes The Political Anatomy of Ireland.
Vita Carmine Expressa
Hobbes composes his Latin verse autobiography, Vita Carmine Expressa.
A Table of Ten Thousand Square Numbers
Publication of "A Table of Ten Thousand Square Numbers"
Declaration of War
Declares war against the Dutch for a subsidy frfrfrom Louis XIV in the Treaty of Dover
Reform of Legal System
Enacts the reforms of the Maritime Code
Earth-Sun Distance Estimate
Supports an improved estimate of the distance between Earth and Sun.
Mars Parallax Expedition
Observes Mars from Cayenne for comparison with measurements in France.
Declaration of War
Begins the Franco-Dutch War
Diplomatic Mission to Paris
Leibniz travels to Paris on a diplomatic mission and enters its scientific and philosophical circles.
Invasion of Poland
The Turks invade Poland, occupy Lublin & capture the strategic fortress of Kamieniec
Treaty of Buczac
King Michael cedes territories & pays tribute to the Turks & Cossacks
Birth of William Gordon
Birth of William Gordon
Declared of Age by Riksdag
The Riksdag declares the seventeen-year-old king legally capable of governing.
Military Exercise at Ladugardsgardet
Charles participates enthusiastically in a large military exercise outside Stockholm.
Declared of Age by Riksdag
The Riksdag declares the seventeen-year-old king legally capable of governing.
Military Exercise at Ladugardsgardet
Charles participates enthusiastically in a large military exercise outside Stockholm.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Banckert
Adriaen Banckert served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Banckert
Adriaen Banckert served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Banckert
Adriaen Banckert served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Ghent
Willem Joseph van Ghent served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Ghent
Willem Joseph van Ghent served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Ghent
Willem Joseph van Ghent served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Witt
Cornelis de Witt served as a Dutch political representative in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Witt
Cornelis de Witt served as a Dutch political representative in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Witt
Cornelis de Witt served as a Dutch political representative in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Stuart
James Stuart served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Stuart
James Stuart served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Stuart
James Stuart served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Montagu
Edward Montagu served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Montagu
Edward Montagu served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Montagu
Edward Montagu served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Estrees
Jean II Estrees was a French fleet commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Estrees
Jean II Estrees was a French fleet commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Estrees
Jean II Estrees was a French fleet commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Churchill
John Churchill was a English soldier in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Churchill
John Churchill was a English soldier in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Churchill
John Churchill was a English soldier in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Rhine
Rupert of the Rhine was a English prince and officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Rhine
Rupert of the Rhine was a English prince and officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Rhine
Rupert of the Rhine was a English prince and officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Tromp
Cornelis Tromp was a Dutch admiral in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Tromp
Cornelis Tromp was a Dutch admiral in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Tromp
Cornelis Tromp was a Dutch admiral in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.