Death of William Compton
Death of William Compton, 1st Earl of Northampton
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1630 in England
Explore 12 historical events and records for England in 1630.
Historical records for England in 1630
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March
June
Governor
Appointed Governor of Massachusetts
August
Birth of Thomas Clifford
Birth of Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, born in Ugbrooke, the son of Hugh Clifford of Chudleigh, Devon
September
Capital
Makes Boston the Capital of Massachusetts
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Charles
Birth of Charles, Prince of Wales
Blockade of Cadiz
The blockade fails to secure the Spanish treasure fleet
Cadiz Treasure Fleet Objective Fails
The blockade does not achieve its objective of trapping or securing the Spanish treasure fleet at Cadiz.
Council of North Administration
Wentworth strengthened the Council of the North and enforced royal authority across the region.
Curacy of St Benets Cambridge
Fuller is appointed to the curacy of St Benet's Church in Cambridge.
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Oxford University
Oxford University
Appointed Chancellor of Oxford University
Short Tract on First Principles
Around this time Hobbes composes the Short Tract on First Principles, an early statement of mechanical ideas.
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