Burial
Buried in Westminster Abbey
Historical events in 1675
56 historical records
January 16751 historical events
March 16754 historical events
Hereditary Stadtholder in Eastern Provinces
William III of Orange strengthens his dynastic position as hereditary stadtholder status extends to Gelderland and Overijssel.
Astronomer Royal Appointed
Becomes the first Astronomer Royal for work at Greenwich.
Royal Observatory Founded
Orders creation of the Royal Observatory to improve navigation.
Birth of Benedict XIV
Birth of Benedict XIV, Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini
May 16751 historical events
Exile of Charles II
Signs a declaration expelling Jesuits & "Romish Priests" from the Realm
June 16756 historical events
Battle of Fehrbellin
Fieldmarshal Georg von Derfflinger defeats the Swedes near the town of Fehrbellin
Battle of Fehrbellin
The Swedes, under Count Waldemar von Wrangel had invaded and occupied parts of Brandenburg from their possessions in Pomerania, but were repelled by the forces of Frederick William. Fieldmarshal Georg von Derfflinger defeats the Swedes near the town of Fehrbellin. aAholiday that would be celebrated in Germany up until 1914, when on the same day, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, beginning World War I
Capture of Brandenburg
The Swedes, under Count Waldemar von Wrangel had invaded and occupied parts of Brandenburg from their possessions in Pomerania, but were repelled by the forces of Frederick William
Battle of Fehrbellin
The Swedish Commander Wrangel, harassed by Brandenburg forces under Colonel Joachim Hennings, found itself hemmed in by a destroyed bridge over the Rhin River at the town of Fehrbellin
Defeat at Fehrbellin
Swedish forces suffer defeat against Brandenburg at Fehrbellin.
Defeat at Fehrbellin
Swedish forces suffer defeat against Brandenburg at Fehrbellin.
August 16751 historical events
Observatory Foundation Stone
Lays the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory.
September 16752 historical events
Coronation of Charles XI
Charles is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.
Coronation of Charles XI
Charles is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.
Io Eclipse Timings
Studies timing differences in Io eclipses caused by Earth's motion.
St Pauls
Construction begins on construction on St Pauls
Declaration of Indulgence
Opposes Charles IIs Royal Declaration of Indulgence, supports the Test Act
Legislation
Passes the Test Act through the House of Commons
Legislation
Passes the Test Act through the House of Commons. Opposes Charles IIs Royal Declaration of Indulgence, supports the Test Act
Reform of Parliament
Passes the Test Act through the House of Commons. Opposes Charles IIs Royal Declaration of Indulgence, supports the Test Act
Alliance Agreement at London
The secret alliance between Charles II and Louis XIV is renewed. Charles is promised a subsidy of pounds100,000 to finance the Navy
Alliance Charles II and Louis XIV is renewed
The secret alliance between Charles II and Louis XIV is renewed
Dissolution of Parliament
Dissolves Parliament after Danby fails to raise funds to finance the Navy
Death of Robert Rich
Death of Robert Rich, 5th Earl of Warwick, 2nd Earl of Holland
Master of the Horse
Appointed Master of the Horse
Alliance Charles II and Louis XIV to the sum of pounds100,000 to be paid quarterly
The Navy is financed by Louis XIV to the sum of pounds100,000 to be paid quarterly
Homers Odysses
Hobbes publishes his complete English translation of Homer's Odyssey.
Declaration of Order in Council
Penal Laws against Catholics are enforced. Catholic Chapels are restricted to Ambassadors & the Queen
Flamsteed House Architectural Plans Prepared
Christopher Wren designed the Observatory's principal building on the heights at Greenwich. The change strengthened the relationship between astronomy and accurate clocks.
Observatory Design
Designs Flamsteed House for the new Royal Observatory.
First Astronomer Royal Appointment
John Flamsteed received the new royal appointment to improve positional astronomy for navigational purposes. This made positional observations more useful to navigators.
Royal Observatory Foundation Stone Laid
Construction began for the new national astronomical observatory commissioned by Charles II. The measurements helped reduce uncertainties in celestial reference positions.
Lieutenant Colonel
Advances to lieutenant-colonel, adding senior regimental responsibility to his rapidly developing military career.
Lord Lieutenant
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire between 1660 and 1681
Alliance Agreement at Paris
Secret alliance between Charles II of England and Louis XIV is renewed
Alliance Charles II of England and Louis XIV is renewed
Secret alliance between Charles II of England and Louis XIV is renewed
Professor of Philosophy at Sedan
Bayle becomes professor of philosophy at the Protestant Academy of Sedan.
Marshal
Appointed Marshal of France
Succession
Succeeds as King of Italy
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Manfredonia
Invasion of Poland
Some 60,000 Turks & 100,000 Tartars invade Poland & recapture Chocim
Alliance John III and France
Secures an alliance with France
Battle of Lwow
Liberates Polish territory from the Turks, except for Kamieniec. Defeats a force of Turks & Tartars
Birth of John Erskine
Birth of John Erskine, eldest son of Charles, the 5th earl
Birth of James Douglas
Birth of James Douglas
Arrest of William Drummond
Held for 1 yr in Dumbarton Castle for liaising with exiled Covenanters in Holland
Covenanters
Held for 1 yr in Dumbarton Castle for liaising with exiled Covenanters in Holland
Investigation of Regency Administration
Charles supports an inquiry into financial and administrative failures under the former regency.
Investigation of Regency Administration
Charles supports an inquiry into financial and administrative failures under the former regency.
Denmark Enters War against Sweden
Denmark-Norway enters the conflict seeking to recover provinces lost to Sweden.
Personal Direction of War Government
Charles assumes direct responsibility for mobilisation, military administration and strategic decisions.
Swedish Pomerania Invaded
Brandenburg and allied forces overrun substantial Swedish possessions in northern Germany.
Denmark Enters War against Sweden
Denmark-Norway enters the conflict seeking to recover provinces lost to Sweden.
Personal Direction of War Government
Charles assumes direct responsibility for mobilisation, military administration and strategic decisions.
Swedish Pomerania Invaded
Brandenburg and allied forces overrun substantial Swedish possessions in northern Germany.