March 1656Alliance Charles II and SpainCharles II
Negiates with the Spanish Governor Don Juan for an alliance with Spain
Historical records for England in 1656, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Negiates with the Spanish Governor Don Juan for an alliance with Spain
Cromwell opened the Second Protectorate Parliament.
The 2nd Proctorate Parliament opens
The Spanish Army agrees to restore Charles to the throne but Jamaica must be returned
Appointed Ambassador of France
Declares War against Spain
Discovers the submaxillary gland to the mouth
Exiled to Spain after Cromwell agrees to it in a secret Treaty with France
Menasseh petitioned Cromwell as Jewish resettlement in England received informal permission.
Charles II offers a knighthood & 500 pounds pension pa to anyone who would kill Cromwell
Charles II offers a knighthood & 500 pounds pension pa to anyone who would kill Cromwell
Keeps the Scottish army loyal during the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell.
Destroys the Spanish Treasure Fleet
During Stayner's attack off Cádiz, the Spanish galleon Victoria was set on fire and sank while other treasure-fleet vessels were captured, burned or beached.
Portugal ratifies a commercial Treaty with England
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