Cell Observation
Uses the word cell while describing cork structure in Micrographia.
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1665 in England
Explore 64 historical events and records for England in 1665.
Historical records for England in 1665
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January
Micrographia
Presides over the Royal Society as Hooke's Micrographia appears.
Micrographia
Publishes Micrographia, presenting microscopic observations and scientific illustrations.
February
Birth of Anne
Birth of Anne, second daughter of James Duke of York and Anne Hyde.
Concession and Agreement
Helps issue the Concession and Agreement guaranteeing religious liberty in New Jersey.
March
Declaration of War
Declares war on the Dutch Republic as the Second Anglo-Dutch War begins.
Peerage
Created Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne after the Restoration of Charles II.
Restoration
Created Duke and rewarded after his estates and honours are restored.
May
Commander of Fleet
Appointed to senior naval command during the war with the Dutch Republic.
Fleet Command
Serves as a leading royal naval commander as the Second Anglo-Dutch War begins.
June
Battle of Lowestoft
Serves in the English fleet during the campaign that opens the war.
Battle of Lowestoft
Commands part of the English fleet and is mortally wounded at Lowestoft.
Battle of Lowestoft
Commands the English blue squadron during the victory at Lowestoft.
Battle of Lowestoft
Fights as an English admiral during the major victory over the Dutch.
Battle of Lowestoft
Serves as a senior English flag officer during the battle.
Battle of Lowestoft
Commands a squadron in the English victory at Lowestoft.
Battle of Lowestoft
Commands from the Royal Charles as the English defeat the Dutch fleet at Lowestoft.
Birth of William Cowper
Birth of William Cowper, later Lord Chancellor and 1st Earl Cowper.
July
Great Plague
Moves the court away from plague-stricken London as the epidemic worsens.
Great Plague
Treats plague victims and later records medical observations of the epidemic.
Plague Government
Remains influential in London administration during the plague emergency.
Plague Prayers
Church authorities respond to plague conditions during the epidemic.
August
Battle of Bergen
Attacks the Dutch East India convoy in Bergen harbour and is repulsed by Danish batteries.
September
Plague Proclamation
Issues government orders from Oxford while plague disrupts London and Westminster.
Other events (month unknown)
Bachelor of Arts
Strype graduates Bachelor of Arts.
Bergen English Withdrawal Coventry
William Coventry was a English naval administrator in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. After a costly exchange of fire the English attacking force withdrew and the Dutch ships remained in the harbour.
Bergen English Withdrawal Lawson
John Lawson served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. After a costly exchange of fire the English attacking force withdrew and the Dutch ships remained in the harbour.
Bergen English Withdrawal Montagu
Edward Montagu served as a English commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. After a costly exchange of fire the English attacking force withdrew and the Dutch ships remained in the harbour.
Bergen English Withdrawal Talbot
Gilbert Talbot was a English envoy in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. After a costly exchange of fire the English attacking force withdrew and the Dutch ships remained in the harbour.
Bergen English Withdrawal Teddeman
Thomas Teddeman served as a English squadron commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. After a costly exchange of fire the English attacking force withdrew and the Dutch ships remained in the harbour.
Bergen Fortress Intervention Coventry
William Coventry was a English naval administrator in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Danish Norwegian shore batteries intervened in the engagement and helped prevent the English from seizing the Dutch convoy.
Bergen Fortress Intervention Lawson
John Lawson served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Danish Norwegian shore batteries intervened in the engagement and helped prevent the English from seizing the Dutch convoy.
Bergen Fortress Intervention Montagu
Edward Montagu served as a English commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Danish Norwegian shore batteries intervened in the engagement and helped prevent the English from seizing the Dutch convoy.
Bergen Fortress Intervention Talbot
Gilbert Talbot was a English envoy in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Danish Norwegian shore batteries intervened in the engagement and helped prevent the English from seizing the Dutch convoy.
Bergen Fortress Intervention Teddeman
Thomas Teddeman served as a English squadron commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Danish Norwegian shore batteries intervened in the engagement and helped prevent the English from seizing the Dutch convoy.
Bergen Harbour Defence Coventry
William Coventry was a English naval administrator in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Dutch East India merchantmen were sheltered in Bergen harbour when an English squadron mounted its attack.
Bergen Harbour Defence Lawson
John Lawson served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Dutch East India merchantmen were sheltered in Bergen harbour when an English squadron mounted its attack.
Bergen Harbour Defence Montagu
Edward Montagu served as a English commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Dutch East India merchantmen were sheltered in Bergen harbour when an English squadron mounted its attack.
Bergen Harbour Defence Talbot
Gilbert Talbot was a English envoy in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Dutch East India merchantmen were sheltered in Bergen harbour when an English squadron mounted its attack.
Bergen Harbour Defence Teddeman
Thomas Teddeman served as a English squadron commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Dutch East India merchantmen were sheltered in Bergen harbour when an English squadron mounted its attack.
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