Bachelor of Arts Degree
Hobbes receives his Bachelor of Arts degree after study at Magdalen Hall, Oxford.
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1608 in England
Explore 12 historical events and records for England in 1608.
Historical records for England in 1608
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February
Peace Conference
The English delegation is headed by the ambassador in The Hague and future Secretary of State Ralph Winwood
December
Birth of second son
George Monck is born at Potheridge in Devon, the second son of Sir Thomas Monck.
Birth of John Milton
Birth of John Milton
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Leading clansmen of the Hebrides
Has Argyll arrest the leading clansmen of the Hebrides, ends the rebellion
Birth of Thomas Fuller
Thomas Fuller is born at Aldwincle in Northamptonshire.
Drama
1st performance of, "Macbeth"
Lord Lieutenant
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Somerset & Wiltshire, 2nd term
Lord Treasurer
Appointed Lord High Treasurer
Printing Privilege for Theatre Project
George Humble receives a printing privilege for Speed's developing Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine.
Rebellion of ends the
Has Argyll arrest the leading clansmen of the Hebrides, ends the rebellion
Tutor to William Cavendish
Hobbes becomes tutor to William Cavendish, beginning his long association with the Cavendish family.
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