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1636 in England

Explore 11 historical events and records for England in 1636.

Historical records for England in 1636

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October

Battle of Wittstock

King, James ยท Wittstock ยท Warfare / Thirty Years War

Helps the Swedish forces to victory over a combined Imperial Saxon army

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Book of Canons

Charles I ยท Religion / Church of England

The Scottish Church is to use a Prayer Book written in England by English churchmen. Issues the Book of Canons reorganizing the Scottish Church along English lines

Castle Chamber Enforcement

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

Wentworth used Castle Chamber to discipline officials and landowners who resisted royal policy.

De Mirabilibus Pecci

Hobbes, Thomas ยท London ยท Writer ยท Humanities / Philosophy

Hobbes publishes the Latin poem De Mirabilibus Pecci on the wonders of the Peak District.

Demonstrations

Charles I ยท St Giles ยท Religion / Church of England

The reading of the English Prayer Book causes a riot in Scotland

Encounter with Galileo's Circle

Hobbes, Thomas ยท Florence ยท Philosopher ยท Humanities / Philosophy

During his Italian travels Hobbes engages with the new mechanical science associated with Galileo.

Irish Army Discipline

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

Wentworth improved pay, equipment, and discipline within the standing forces maintained in Ireland.

Middle Temple Admission

Evelyn, John ยท London ยท Student ยท Humanities / History

Evelyn is admitted to the Middle Temple.

Prayer Book of Canons

Charles I ยท Religion / Church of England

The Scottish Church is to use a Prayer Book written in England by English churchmen. Issues the Book of Canons reorganizing the Scottish Church along English lines

Recovery of Church Lands

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

Wentworth supported efforts to restore property and income claimed by the established Church.

Reform of Church Governance

Charles I ยท Religion / Church of England

Issues the Book of Canons reorganizing the Scottish Church along English lines

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