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1632 in England

Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 1632.

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Historical records for England in 1632

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January

12 January 1632

Appointment as Lord Deputy of Ireland

Wentworth, Thomas · London · Lord Deputy of Ireland · Government / Government of England

Charles I appointed Wentworth lord deputy of Ireland.

February

22 February 1632

Irish Government Instructions

I, Charles · London · Government / Government of England

Charles ordered that Wentworth's administrative conditions be entered in the council book.

22 February 1632

Preparation for Irish Government

Wentworth, Thomas · London · Lord Deputy of Ireland · Government / Government of England

Wentworth secured safeguards intended to prevent courtiers from undermining his Irish authority.

August

29 August 1632

Birth of John Locke

Locke, John · Wrington · Political Thinker · Humanities / Philosophy

John Locke is born at Wrington in Somerset.

October

October 1632

Marriage to Elizabeth Rhodes

Wentworth, Thomas · Yorkshire · Viscount Wentworth · House / House of Wentworth

Wentworth married Elizabeth Rhodes before beginning his Irish administration.

November

5 November 1632

Death of Henry Percy

Percy, Henry · Pepworth · House / House of Percy

Death of Henry Percy

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