Lucasian Professor
Becomes the first Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge.
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1664 in England
Explore 37 historical events and records for England in 1664.
Historical records for England in 1664
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January
March
New Netherland Grant
Grants his brother James a patent including New Netherland before the English expedition.
New Netherland Grant
Receives the royal grant that gives his title to the future province and city of New York.
April
Repeal of Triennial Act
Repeals the 1641 Triennial Act while replacing it with a weaker parliamentary-meeting requirement.
Triennial Parliaments Act
Ashley-Cooper participates in government as Parliament reshapes the rules for future sessions.
Triennial Parliaments Act
Gives assent to the Triennial Parliaments Act requiring Parliament at least once every three years.
Triennial Parliaments Act
Presides over the Commons during the Parliament that passes the Triennial Parliaments Act.
May
Jupiter Spot Observation
Observes a conspicuous spot on Jupiter, contributing to early studies of the planet's changing atmosphere.
Conventicle Act
Baxter's nonconformist circle is threatened by the new law against conventicles.
Conventicle Act
Calamy's Presbyterian ministry is constrained by the Restoration legislation against conventicles.
Conventicle Act
Gives assent to the Conventicle Act forbidding unauthorised religious meetings of more than five people.
Conventicle Act
Cosin backs the Anglican settlement that restricts dissenting religious meetings.
Conventicle Act
Quakers face harsher pressure after Parliament restricts unauthorised religious meetings.
Conventicle Act
The Conventicle Act restricts unauthorised religious meetings outside the Church of England.
Conventicle Act
Sheldon supports stronger enforcement of Anglican uniformity through the Conventicle Act.
Legislation
Clarendon's ministry supports legislation against nonconformist religious assemblies.
Expedition to New Netherland
Sails with the English expedition sent to seize New Netherland.
Legislation
Hyde supports the Restoration religious settlement enforcing conformity against dissent.
Legislation
Parliament advances religious uniformity by restricting conventicles and dissenting worship.
Reform of Church Governance
The Restoration government strengthens Anglican conformity through measures later called the Clarendon Code.
Reform of Parliament
Clarendon backs parliamentary reforms intended to secure the restored Church of England.
August
Expedition to New Netherland
Arrives with the royal commissioners before the peaceful surrender of New Amsterdam.
September
Capture of Fort Amsterdam
Takes Fort Amsterdam as the Dutch colony passes to English control.
Capture of New Amsterdam
Receives the surrender of New Amsterdam and begins English rule over New Netherland.
Governor of New York
Becomes English governor after the surrender of New Amsterdam.
October
Capture of New Amstel
Leads English action against New Amstel after the main surrender of New Netherland.
December
Attack on Smyrna Fleet
Attacks the Dutch Smyrna convoy during the naval crisis that leads toward open war.
Smyrna Convoy Attack
Attacks the Dutch Smyrna convoy during escalating Anglo-Dutch naval tensions.
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Cabo Corso
Seizes Dutch positions on the Gold Coast during English attacks on Dutch trade.
Cerebri Anatome
Publishes Cerebri Anatome, an influential work on the brain and nervous system.
Cerebri Anatome Illustrations
Provides illustrations for Willis's anatomical study of the brain.
Greenwich Palace Design
Designs a new palace range for Charles II at Greenwich.
Northern League
Charles II sends Gilbert Talbot to Copenhagen to pursue a northern alliance against the Dutch.
Northern League
Sent by Charles II to Denmark-Norway to pursue an anti-Dutch northern alliance.
St Paul's School
Continues his education at St Paul's School in London during his adolescence.
Sylva Published
Evelyn publishes Sylva, or A Discourse of Forest-Trees and the Propagation of Timber.
West Africa Raids
Captures Dutch West India Company posts and ships on the West African coast.
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