Assault on Breda Hornwork
Monck fought in the attack that captured an important hornwork outside Breda.
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1637 in England
Explore 11 historical events and records for England in 1637.
Historical records for England in 1637
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September
Defence of Siege Works
Monck helped repel Spanish attempts to disrupt Dutch mining and approach works.
Other events (month unknown)
Balliol College Oxford
Evelyn matriculates at Balliol College, Oxford.
Conflict with Wentworth
Boyle resisted Wentworth's attacks on his estates, offices, and political influence.
Peerage
Created Earl of Hertford
Promotion of Linen Industry
Wentworth encouraged linen production as an export industry that would not compete directly with English woollens.
Reform of Legal System
Launches an appeal against the "ship money" in the High Court but fails
Reform of Navy
Enhances the Navy, the "Sovereign of the Seas" is constructed
Restriction of Woollen Industry
Wentworth discouraged Irish woollen exports to protect English commercial interests.
Return from Continental Tour
Hobbes returns to England after his extended continental travels with the Cavendish household.
Siege of Breda
Serves in the Dutch army during campaigns that improve his professional military reputation.
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