Alliance Charles II and Spain
Negiates with the Spanish Governor Don Juan for an alliance with Spain
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1656 in England
Explore 20 historical events and records for England in 1656.
Historical records for England in 1656
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Interregnum
Cromwell opened the Second Protectorate Parliament.
Parliament
The 2nd Proctorate Parliament opens
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Charles II and the Spanish Army
The Spanish Army agrees to restore Charles to the throne but Jamaica must be returned
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of France
Birth of Edmond Halley in London
Edmond Halley was born in the London area and later became a major English astronomer and geophysicist.
Declaration of War
Declares War against Spain
Discovery of Whartons Duct
Discovers the submaxillary gland to the mouth
English Elements of Philosophy Concerning Body
An English version of De Corpore appears as Elements of Philosophy, The First Section, Concerning Body.
Exile of Charles II
Exiled to Spain after Cromwell agrees to it in a secret Treaty with France
Interregnum
Menasseh petitioned Cromwell as Jewish resettlement in England received informal permission.
Plot
Charles II offers a knighthood & 500 pounds pension pa to anyone who would kill Cromwell
Plot
Charles II offers a knighthood & 500 pounds pension pa to anyone who would kill Cromwell
Protectorate Rule
Keeps the Scottish army loyal during the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell.
Questions Concerning Liberty Necessity and Chance
Hobbes publishes The Questions Concerning Liberty, Necessity and Chance in his continuing controversy with Bramhall.
Sinking of Victoria
Destroys the Spanish Treasure Fleet
Sinking of Victoria - Cádiz 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.
Six Lessons to the Professors of Mathematics
Hobbes publishes Six Lessons to the Professors of Mathematics in the University of Oxford.
The Commonwealth of Oceana
Harrington publishes The Commonwealth of Oceana.
Trade Treaty at London
Portugal ratifies a commercial Treaty with England
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