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Created Viscount Osborne in the Scottish peerage
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Created Viscount Osborne in the Scottish peerage
Birth of Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, third son of the 3rd Earl of Northampton
Assents to the Test Act. All public office holders must take public communion in the Church of England
Appointed Privy Councillor
Defeats the Dutch
Takes Maastricht after a rapid siege directed by French engineers.
Leads the royal campaign against the strategically important fortress.
Uses parallel trenches to coordinate safer and more effective assaults.
Directs systematic siege approaches against Maastricht's fortifications.
Leads French troops during fighting near the Tongersepoort.
Is killed by musket fire while attacking the Maastricht fortifications.
Serves under the Duke of Monmouth during the siege of Maastricht in French service.
Ordered by William of Orange to protect an East Indies convoy
Defeats the Dutch
Ruyters victory prevents an Anglo-French invasion. Fends off an attack by Prince Rupert
Marries Mary of Medina, a Catholic, 15 yr old called "daughter of the Pope"
James II marries Mary of Modena, a Catholic
Marries James II
Death of Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh
King Michael dies, John puts himself forward as his successor
Wins a victory at Chocim destroying the Turkish Army army of 30,000. Despite the Treaty of Buczac John continues to harass the Turks
Londoners form a hostile reception, the Lord Mayor declines to welcome her
Charles recovers after becoming seriously ill with measles during his royal progress.
Charles recovers after becoming seriously ill with measles during his royal progress.
Becomes a groom of the bedchamber to James, Duke of York, strengthening his position at court.
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Appointed Commissioner for the Admiralty
Supports the anti-Catholic test act & is dismissed by Charles II
Supports the anti-Catholic test act & is dismissed by Charles II
Appointed Lord High Treasurer
Secures the passing of the Habeas Corpus Act
Parliament opposses Charles IIs Declaration of Indulgence made in 1672
Under the Test Act Public officeholders must accept communion by Protestant form. The intention of the Test Act is to exclude Catholics from public office. Public officeholders must swear an oath of allegiance recognizing the monarch as head of the Church. Parliament replaces the Declaration of Indulgence with the Test Acts. Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church
Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church
Takes the sacrament according to the rites of the Church of England. Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church. Imposes citizenship, oaths of allegiance & supremacy
Takes the sacrament according to the rites of the Church of England
Takes the sacrament according to the rites of the Church of England. Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church. Imposes citizenship, oaths of allegiance & supremacy
The Test Act requires Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church. The intention of the Test Act is to exclude Catholics from public office. James II is forced to surrender his public office as Admiral, as he will not take the oath
The Test Act requires Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church
Death of William Cavendish, the royalist "Loyal Duke"
Goes into opposition to organize the Whig Party & oppose James I
Created Baron Osborne of Kiveton and Viscount Latimer in the peerage of England
Death of Charles Rich, 4th Earl of Warwick
Birth of Edward Rich, 6th Earl of Warwick, 3rd Earl of Holland
Parliament refuses to raise any money for the war against the Dutch
Withdrawn in exchange for a monthly payment of ล70,000 for 3 yrs. Withdrawn after opposition in the Commons & Lords
Cancels loans made to the Monarchy by bonds issued through the Treasury
The Test Act requires Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church
Publication of "Observations Upon the United Provinces"
Hobbes publishes a trial translation of Books Nine through Twelve of Homer's Odyssey as The Travels of Ulysses.
Publication of "Observations Upon the United Provinces"
Aware of the secret Treaty of Dover, forms an opposition Party in the Lords
Parliament replaces the Declaration of Indulgence with the Test Acts
Refuses to take communion in the Church of England in accordance to the Test Acts
The Lords reject the Declaration of Indulgence. Advises Charles to submit the legality of the declaration of indulgence to the Lords
Forced to withdraw the declaration by Parliament when they suspend funds
Promulgates commercial reforms for French trade.
Enacts the reforms of the Commercial Code
Appointed Commander in Chief, Fleet, replaces James Duke of York after the Test Act
Documents large precision instruments used before telescopic sights became standard.
Publishes a description of his observatory, instruments and observing methods.
Malcom IIIs wife is canonized
Canonized & made a patron saint of Scotland
Charles undertakes a royal progress through southern provinces to meet officials and subjects.
Charles develops working relationships with Rutger von Ascheberg and Erik Dahlbergh.
Charles undertakes a royal progress through southern provinces to meet officials and subjects.
Charles develops working relationships with Rutger von Ascheberg and Erik Dahlbergh.
Birth of Ahmed III
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch under de Ruyter fought an Anglo French fleet near the Schooneveld banks on 7 June 1673 Gregorian reckoning.
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. A second engagement on 14 June 1673 saw Dutch forces again resist the larger Anglo French fleet off the coast.
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The two actions helped deny the allied fleet the command of coastal waters necessary to support an invasion of the Netherlands.
Cornelis Tromp served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch under de Ruyter fought an Anglo French fleet near the Schooneveld banks on 7 June 1673 Gregorian reckoning.
Cornelis Tromp served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. A second engagement on 14 June 1673 saw Dutch forces again resist the larger Anglo French fleet off the coast.
Cornelis Tromp served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The two actions helped deny the allied fleet the command of coastal waters necessary to support an invasion of the Netherlands.
Adriaen Banckert served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch under de Ruyter fought an Anglo French fleet near the Schooneveld banks on 7 June 1673 Gregorian reckoning.
Adriaen Banckert served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. A second engagement on 14 June 1673 saw Dutch forces again resist the larger Anglo French fleet off the coast.
Adriaen Banckert served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The two actions helped deny the allied fleet the command of coastal waters necessary to support an invasion of the Netherlands.
Rupert of the Rhine served as a Anglo French fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch under de Ruyter fought an Anglo French fleet near the Schooneveld banks on 7 June 1673 Gregorian reckoning.
Rupert of the Rhine served as a Anglo French fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. A second engagement on 14 June 1673 saw Dutch forces again resist the larger Anglo French fleet off the coast.
Rupert of the Rhine served as a Anglo French fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The two actions helped deny the allied fleet the command of coastal waters necessary to support an invasion of the Netherlands.
Jean II Estrees served as a French admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch under de Ruyter fought an Anglo French fleet near the Schooneveld banks on 7 June 1673 Gregorian reckoning.
Jean II Estrees served as a French admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. A second engagement on 14 June 1673 saw Dutch forces again resist the larger Anglo French fleet off the coast.
Jean II Estrees served as a French admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The two actions helped deny the allied fleet the command of coastal waters necessary to support an invasion of the Netherlands.
Edward Spragge served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch under de Ruyter fought an Anglo French fleet near the Schooneveld banks on 7 June 1673 Gregorian reckoning.
Edward Spragge served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. A second engagement on 14 June 1673 saw Dutch forces again resist the larger Anglo French fleet off the coast.
Edward Spragge served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The two actions helped deny the allied fleet the command of coastal waters necessary to support an invasion of the Netherlands.
John Narborough was a English flag officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch under de Ruyter fought an Anglo French fleet near the Schooneveld banks on 7 June 1673 Gregorian reckoning.
John Narborough was a English flag officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. A second engagement on 14 June 1673 saw Dutch forces again resist the larger Anglo French fleet off the coast.
John Narborough was a English flag officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The two actions helped deny the allied fleet the command of coastal waters necessary to support an invasion of the Netherlands.
George Legge was a English naval officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch under de Ruyter fought an Anglo French fleet near the Schooneveld banks on 7 June 1673 Gregorian reckoning.
George Legge was a English naval officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. A second engagement on 14 June 1673 saw Dutch forces again resist the larger Anglo French fleet off the coast.
George Legge was a English naval officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The two actions helped deny the allied fleet the command of coastal waters necessary to support an invasion of the Netherlands.
Cornelis de Witt was a Dutch political leader in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch under de Ruyter fought an Anglo French fleet near the Schooneveld banks on 7 June 1673 Gregorian reckoning.
Cornelis de Witt was a Dutch political leader in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. A second engagement on 14 June 1673 saw Dutch forces again resist the larger Anglo French fleet off the coast.
Cornelis de Witt was a Dutch political leader in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The two actions helped deny the allied fleet the command of coastal waters necessary to support an invasion of the Netherlands.
William III was a Dutch stadtholder in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch under de Ruyter fought an Anglo French fleet near the Schooneveld banks on 7 June 1673 Gregorian reckoning.
William III was a Dutch stadtholder in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. A second engagement on 14 June 1673 saw Dutch forces again resist the larger Anglo French fleet off the coast.
William III was a Dutch stadtholder in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The two actions helped deny the allied fleet the command of coastal waters necessary to support an invasion of the Netherlands.