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1617 in England

Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 1617.

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Historical records for England in 1617

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June

12 June 1617

Discovery of Orinoco

Raleigh, Walter · Plymouth · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Sets sail for the Orinoco

December

31 December 1617

Discovery of Orinoco

Raleigh, Walter · River Orinoco · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Reaches the Orinoco

Other events (month unknown)

1617

Articles of Perth

James I · Perth · Religion / Episcopolian Church

Declares the 5 Articles of Perth requiring observance of Catholic practices

1617

Bacon Becomes Lord Keeper

Bacon, Francis · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Bacon was appointed Lord Keeper of the Great Seal and gained responsibility for important judicial business. His public stature grew just before the appearance of his most ambitious philosophical work.

1617

Death of Robert Tounson

Tounson, Robert · London · Dean of Westminster · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Dean of Westminster

1617

Lord Keeper of Great Seal

Bacon, Francis · Lord Keeper of Great Seal · Government / Government of England

Appointed Lord Keeper of the Great Seal

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