Interregnum
Richard opened the Third Protectorate Parliament amid conflict with army officers.
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1659 in England
Explore 51 historical events and records for England in 1659.
Historical records for England in 1659
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January
Parliament
Opening day of the Proectorate Parliament called up by Cromwell
April
Dissolution of Parliament
The 3rd Protectorate Parliament is dissolved & Cromwell later goes into exile. The Protectoral Parliament is dissolved & Cromwell later goes into exile
Dissolution of Parliament
The republicans in Parliament allied with the army forced Richard Cromwell to dissolve Parliament
Dissolution of Parliament
The republicans in Parliament allied with the army forced Richard Cromwell to dissolve Parliament
May
Commonwealth
42 survivors of Cromwell's dissolution issue a declaration establishing a "commonwealth without a King, single person or Lords
Constitution of England
42 survivors of Cromwell's dissolution issue a declaration establishing a "commonwealth without a King, single person or Lords
Dissolution of Parliament
42 survivors of Cromwell's dissolution issue a declaration establishing a "commonwealth without a King, single person or Lords
Exile of Richard Cromwell
Cromwell resigns the Protectorship, leaves for the Continent & does not return until 1680
Parliament
Cromwell resigns the Protectorship, leaves for the Continent & does not return until 1680
Resignation of Richard Cromwell
Cromwell resigns the Protectorship, leaves for the Continent & does not return until 1680
Interregnum
Richard resigned after army pressure ended the Protectorate.
October
Committee of Safety
Lambert expells the Rump Parliament & institutes military rule through a Committee of Safety
Committee of Safety
Lambert expells the Rump Parliament & institutes military rule through a Committee of Safety
Constitution of England
Lambert expells the Rump Parliament & institutes military rule through a Committee of Safety
Constitution of England
Lambert expells the Rump Parliament & institutes military rule through a Committee of Safety
Interregnum
Lambert expelled the restored Rump Parliament and supported a military Committee of Safety.
Parliament
Lambert expells the Rump Parliament & institutes military rule through a Committee of Safety
Parliament
Lambert expells the Rump Parliament & institutes military rule through a Committee of Safety
Education at Leiden
William III of Orange begins a period of formal education connected with Leiden, where tutors supervise his preparation for public life.
November
Interregnum
Monck began marching south to restore parliamentary government.
December
Parliament
Support for Lambert collapses & the Rump Parliament resumes its sittings
Parliament
The Navy mutinied & declared for the Rump, support for Lambert collapsed & the Rump Parliament resumes its sittings
Advance to England
Begins moving south to challenge army factions and restore parliamentary government.
Other events (month unknown)
Army in Scotland
Maintains discipline among the Scottish army as English politics fractures.
Army Opposition
Lambert becomes the main military rival to Monck during the struggle over Parliament.
Battle of Winnington Bridge
George Booths troops are routed by Lambert at the Battle of Winnington Bridge, the last Battle of the English civil war
Battle of Winnington Bridge
Sir George Booths troops are routed by Lambert at the Battle of Winnington Bridge, the last Battle of the English civil war
Commander in Chief
Appointed commander in chief as Parliament and the army seek a stable settlement.
Diplomatic Mission to Scandinavia
Sidney serves on a diplomatic mission connected with mediation between Sweden and Denmark.
Discovery of Typhoid
The 1st to describe the symptoms of typhoid
Exile of Charles II
Returns to Calais in support of Royalist plots to restore the Monarchy
Heroic Stanzas
Publication of "Heroic Stanzas", a memorial volume about Oliver Cromwell
Heroic Stanzas", a memorial volume about Oliver Cromwell
Publication of "Heroic Stanzas", a memorial volume about Oliver Cromwell
Letter to Parliament
Corresponds with Parliament while presenting himself as defender of lawful authority.
Marriage
Signs a contract of marriage with Anne Hyde, their offspring the are 1st English heirs
Parliament
Republicans led by Arthur Haselrig & Henry Neville are not reconciled to the Protectorate & wish to restore rule by the House of Commons
Parliament
General Charles Fleetwood leads a mutiny of the Army. General Charles Fleetwood demands indemnity for the Army & arrears of pay & a return to republican rule
Parliament
Republicans led by Arthur Haselrig & Henry Neville are not reconciled to the Protectorate & wish to restore rule by the House of Commons
Parliament
Republicans led by Arthur Haselrig & Henry Neville are not reconciled to the Protectorate & wish to restore rule by the House of Commons
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