11 March 1658Constitution of EnglandOliver Cromwell
The Upper House will consist of 70 members nominated by Cromwell
Historical records for England in 1658, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Upper House will consist of 70 members nominated by Cromwell
The Upper House will have 70 members nominated by Cromwell to balance the Commons
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, 2nd Earl of Warwick
An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
Victory for the French & English over the Spanish
England captures Dunkirk from Spain. Dunkirk is surrendered
Dunkirk remains in English hands until Charles II sells it to Louis XIV in 1662
Louis XIV hands Dunkirk to William Lockhart after its capture from Spain.
Morgan's English troops support the allied campaign that culminates in victory near the Flemish coast.
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, during a bout of malarial fever
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Keeps the army in Scotland calm after Oliver Cromwell dies.
Oliver Cromwell died, destabilising the Protectorate settlement.
Richard Cromwell succeeded his father without possessing comparable military authority.
Appointed Lord Protector, 3 hrs after the death of his father Oliver Cromwell
Lying-in-State with an effigy, imitating the tradition of Kings. Lying-in-State from 18 October to 10 November at Somerset House
Birth of Mary of Modena, daughter of Alfonso IV of Modena
Publication of "British & Outlandish Prophecies". Claims Cromwell is descended from the Princes of Britain
Supports the restoration of a constitutional monarchy
Presents the "Humble Petition & Advice" to the Commons to the Monarchy & the Lords
Presents the "Humble Petition & Advice" to the Commons restoring the Monarchy & Lords
Appointed Lord Chancellor to Charles II in exile
Appointed Lord Protector
Supports the restoration of a constitutional monarchy
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
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