Trial of James Stanley
A court-martial at Chester convicts Stanley of treason for supporting Charles II's invasion and sentences him to death.
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Explore 157 historical events and records for England in 1651.
Historical records for England in 1651
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September
Capture near Nantwich
Stanley is captured near Nantwich after separating from Charles II during the flight from Worcester.
Escape with Charles II
Lane provides Charles II with cover as her servant, enabling the fugitive king to continue his journey toward Bristol.
Pontoon Bridge Preparations
Cromwell prepares floating bridges across the Severn and Teme so his separated wings can support one another during the assault.
Refuge at Trent Manor
Charles II takes refuge at Trent Manor during the prolonged search for a vessel that can carry him safely to France.
October
Reform of Trade
Anti-Dutch legislation forbids importation by by Dutch shipping
Death of James Stanley
Death of James Stanley, executed after being captured at the Battle of Worcester
Death of James Stanley
James Stanley is executed at Bolton after his capture and court-martial following the Worcester campaign.
Exile of Charles II
On the run for 6 weeks after the Battle of Worcester. Leaves England on a hired boat, The Surprise, from Shoreham
Exile of Charles II
After six weeks in hiding, Charles II leaves England secretly from near Shoreham aboard the vessel later remembered as the Surprise.
Interregnum
Charles escaped into exile after evading Commonwealth forces for six weeks.
Exile of Charles II
Lands at Fecamp near Rouen
Escape Attempt
Stanley attempts to escape from Chester Castle after his conviction but is recaptured before his sentence is carried out.
Interregnum
The Commonwealth enacted a Navigation Ordinance during Cromwell's military ascendancy.
Petition for Clemency
Stanley petitions for mercy after his conviction, but Parliament refuses to overturn the death sentence despite Cromwell's support.
December
Constitution of England
Decides it is necessary for a "settlement of the nation" & a constitution
Other events (month unknown)
Adviser
Appointed Chief Adviser to Charles II in exile
Adviser
Appointed Chief Adviser to Charles II in exile
Capture of Jersey
The last Royalist stronghold in England surrenders to the Commonwealth
Capture of Scilly Isles
Captures the Scilly Isles
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of State, 2nd term
Commander of Royalists
Appointed Commander of the English forces for the Royalists
Commander of Royalists
Appointed Commander of the English forces for the Royalists
Commonwealth
The last Royalist stronghold in England surrenders to the Commonwealth
Council of State
Appointed Member of Council of State
Death of Henry Ireton
Death of Henry Ireton, dies of the plague
Death of James Stanley
Executed after being captured at the Battle of Worcester
Execution
Executed after being captured at the Battle of Worcester
General
Appointed General of the Horse for the Royalists
General
Appointed General of the Horse for the Royalists
Leviathan
Hobbes publishes Leviathan.
Philosophical Rudiments Concerning Government and Society
An English version of De Cive appears as Philosophical Rudiments Concerning Government and Society.
Professor of Anatomy at Oxford
Petty becomes professor of anatomy at Oxford.
Return to England after Paris Exile
Hobbes returns to England late in the year after the publication of Leviathan.
Scottish Command
Sent to secure Scotland while Parliamentarian forces pursue Charles II into England.
Siege of Jersey
Lands with a Parliamentary invasion force & captures Jersey
Siege of Jersey
Makes a stand against Parliament but Jersey falls by the end of the year
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