Birth of Thomas Osbourne
Birth of Thomas Osbourne, son of Sir Edward Osborne
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1631 in England
Explore 8 historical events and records for England in 1631.
Historical records for England in 1631
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February
August
Birth of John Dryden
Birth of John Dryden
October
Death of Arabella Wentworth
Arabella Wentworth died, leaving Wentworth with their young children.
Other events (month unknown)
Continental Travel
Harrington begins an extended period of travel and study on the European continent.
Discovery of Algebra
Proposes the symbol x for multiplication
Loves Cruelty
The play "Loves Cruelty" is 1st performed
St Ives
Cromwell & his family live in St Ives, 1631-1636
Tutor to the Third Earl of Devonshire
Hobbes returns to Cavendish service as tutor to the young William Cavendish, later third Earl of Devonshire.
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