Constitution of England
The Upper House will consist of 70 members nominated by Cromwell
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1658 in England
Explore 34 historical events and records for England in 1658.
Historical records for England in 1658
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March
Reform of Parliament
The Upper House will have 70 members nominated by Cromwell to balance the Commons
April
Treaty of Charles II
Will support Irish Catholics & give Spain support against France after his restoration. The Spanish agree to help restore Charles II. Spain agrees to support the exiled King & his brother James. Spain agrees to open its ports to Royalist privateers & supports restoration. Charles agrees to revoke anti-Catholic laws
Death of Robert Rich
Death of Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick
June
Constitution of England
An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
Legislation
An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
Battle of Dunes
Victory for the French & English over the Spanish
Capture of Dunkirk
England captures Dunkirk from Spain. Dunkirk is surrendered
Rule of Dunkirk
Dunkirk remains in English hands until Charles II sells it to Louis XIV in 1662
Transfer of Dunkirk
Louis XIV hands Dunkirk to William Lockhart after its capture from Spain.
English Troops Support Dunes Campaign
Morgan's English troops support the allied campaign that culminates in victory near the Flemish coast.
September
Death of Charles II
Hears of the death of Cromwell while in exile in The Netherlands. Death of Cromwell, it is certain the monarchy will be restored
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Death of Oliver Cromwell, during a bout of malarial fever
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Keeps the army in Scotland calm after Oliver Cromwell dies.
Interregnum
Oliver Cromwell died, destabilising the Protectorate settlement.
Interregnum
Richard Cromwell succeeded his father without possessing comparable military authority.
Lord Protector
Appointed Lord Protector, 3 hrs after the death of his father Oliver Cromwell
October
Burial
Lying-in-State with an effigy, imitating the tradition of Kings. Lying-in-State from 18 October to 10 November at Somerset House
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Mary of Modena
Birth of Mary of Modena, daughter of Alfonso IV of Modena
British and Outlandish Prophecies
Publication of "British & Outlandish Prophecies". Claims Cromwell is descended from the Princes of Britain
Constitution of England
Supports the restoration of a constitutional monarchy
Constitution of England
Presents the "Humble Petition & Advice" to the Commons to the Monarchy & the Lords
De Homine
Hobbes publishes De Homine.
Dunkirk Passes To English Control
Under the alliance with France, captured Dunkirk was transferred to English control after the siege.
English Troops Fight At Dunes
English soldiers under Thomas Morgan contributed to the allied defeat of the Spanish army at the Battle of the Dunes.
Humble Petition
Presents the "Humble Petition & Advice" to the Commons restoring the Monarchy & Lords
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor to Charles II in exile
Lord Chancellor
Charles II appoints Hyde Lord Chancellor while the royal court remains in exile.
Lord Protector
Appointed Lord Protector
Restoration
Supports the restoration of a constitutional monarchy
Restoration
Presents the "Humble Petition & Advice" to the Commons restoring the Monarchy & Lords
Sends 6,000 Ironsides to join up with Turennes army of 20,000
Sends 6,000 Ironsides to join up with Turennes army of 20,000
The Prerogative of Popular Government
Harrington publishes The Prerogative of Popular Government.
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