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1633 in England

Explore 16 historical events and records for England in 1633.

Historical records for England in 1633

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February

Birth of Samuel Pepys

Pepys, Samuel ยท London ยท Arts / Literature

Birth of Samuel Pepys

June

Coronation

Charles I ยท Holyrood ยท House / House of Stewart

Creates controversy because of the Papist ceremony using a Church of England service. 1st time since early infancy that Charles has set foot in Scotland

July

Arrival in Dublin

Wentworth, Thomas ยท Dublin ยท Lord Deputy of Ireland ยท Government / Government of England

Wentworth arrived in Dublin and assumed personal control of the Irish administration.

Demonstrations

Laud, William ยท Edinburgh ยท Archbishop of Canterbury ยท Religion / Church of England

A riot in St Giles Cathedral when the Scottish Service Book is used, resembles a mass

October

Birth of James II

James II ยท London ยท House / House of Stewart

Birth of James II, son of Charles I & Henrietta Maria

Other events (month unknown)

Archbishop

Laud, William ยท Canterbury ยท Archbishop of Canterbury ยท Religion / Church of England

Provokes the Bishops War between England & Scotland. Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop of Canterbury

Laud, William ยท Canterbury ยท Archbishop of Canterbury ยท Religion / Church of England

Provokes the Bishops War between England & Scotland. Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury

Birth of James

James ยท London ยท House / House of Stewart

Birth of James, the future Duke of York

Coronation

Laud, William ยท Edinburgh ยท Archbishop of Canterbury ยท Religion / Church of England

Takes part in Charles Is Scottish coronation

Irish Administration

Radcliffe, George ยท Dublin ยท Administrator ยท Government / Government of England

Radcliffe became one of Wentworth's most trusted assistants in the Irish government.

Policy of Thorough

Laud, William ยท London ยท Archbishop of Canterbury ยท Government / Government of England

Laud corresponded closely with Wentworth about enforcing an energetic programme of royal government.

Privy Council

Laud, William ยท Member of Privy Council ยท Government / Government of England

Appointed Member of Privy Council

Privy Council

Laud, William ยท Edinburgh ยท Member of Privy Council ยท Religion / Church of England

Appointed Member of Scottish Privy Council

Reform of Church Governance

Laud, William ยท Archbishop of Canterbury ยท Religion / Church of England

Seeks to eliminate Presbyterianism in Scotland & Calvinism in England. Introduces a Scottish Service Book

Residence at Dublin Castle

Wentworth, Thomas ยท Dublin Castle ยท Lord Deputy of Ireland ยท Government / Government of England

Wentworth established his household and government at Dublin Castle.

Tis Pity Shes a Whore Published

Ford, John ยท Arts / Drama

John Ford's tragedy Tis Pity She's a Whore was published, portraying a forbidden relationship and its catastrophic consequences.

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