Act of Free Pardon
Charles II gives assent to the Act of Indemnity and Oblivion, confirming a broad political pardon.
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Historical records for England in 1660
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August
Act of Indemnity
Gives royal assent to the Act of Indemnity and Oblivion, pardoning most former opponents.
September
Marriage
James II marries Anne Hyde, daughter of Edward Hyde
Marriage
James II marries Anne Hyde, daughter of Edward Hyde
Marriage
James II Marries Anne Hyde, daughter of Edward Hyde
Marriage
James II Marries Anne Hyde, daughter of Edward Hyde
State Supervision of Education
The States of Holland take a direct role in supervising the education of William III of Orange as his political future remains unsettled.
October
Execution
Executed as one of the regicides after the Restoration.
Execution
Executed for his role in the trial and death of Charles I.
Execution
Cook is executed for prosecuting Charles I before the High Court of Justice.
Execution
Executed after the Restoration for supporting the regicide cause.
Execution
Jones is executed as one of the regicides after the Restoration.
Execution
Scrope is executed for signing the death warrant of Charles I.
Posthumous Attainder
Bradshaw is attainted after death for presiding over the trial of Charles I.
Posthumous Attainder
Cromwell is attainted after death for his central role in the Commonwealth and regicide settlement.
Posthumous Attainder
Ireton is attainted after death as one of the leading figures of the regicide regime.
December
Death of Mary Stuart
Mary Stuart, the mother of William III of Orange, dies of smallpox while visiting England, intensifying disputes over his guardianship.
Convention Parliament
Charles II dissolves the Convention Parliament after it completes the initial Restoration settlement.
Convention Parliament Dissolved
Charles II dissolves the Convention Parliament after it has prepared the Restoration settlement.
Eikon Basilike Claim
Gauden gains favour after claiming authorship of Eikon Basilike during the Restoration settlement.
Other events (month unknown)
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Holland
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Chancellor of Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1st term
Constitution of England
The Council of State and Convention Parliament prepare terms for the restored monarchy.
Convention Commons
Many former Royalists and moderate Parliamentarians accept that restoring the Stuarts can secure order.
Dean
Appointed Dean of Durham
Dean
Barwick is appointed Dean of St Pauls after the Restoration of the Church of England hierarchy.
Declaration of Breda
Promises to uphold the Anglican Church and to grant "liberty to tender consciences". Pardons his enemies
Declaration of Breda
Composes the Declaration of Breda for Charles II
Examinatio et Emendatio Mathematicae Hodiernae
Hobbes publishes Examinatio et Emendatio Mathematicae Hodiernae in his extended mathematical controversy with John Wallis.
Exile after the Restoration
Sidney remains abroad after the Restoration because of his republican politics.
Government
Becomes the leading royal minister after the return of Charles II.
Lord Chancellor
Confirmed as Lord Chancellor after the Restoration
Lord High Admiral
Appointed Lord High Admiral in charge of the Navy
Lord Lieutenant
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Bedford
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Totnes in 1660-1672
Palace Restoration
Plans to restore royal use of Greenwich after the Restoration.
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