Triple Alliance
England, Holland & Sweden ally against France's ambitions in the Spanish Netherlands
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1668 in England
Explore 14 historical events and records for England in 1668.
Historical records for England in 1668
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January
September
First Noble of Zeeland
William III of Orange takes his place as First Noble of Zeeland, strengthening his political position within the province.
November
Declared of Age
William III of Orange reaches legal majority and assumes greater control over his own household and dynastic affairs.
Other events (month unknown)
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of the Hague, 1st term
Behemoth Completed
Hobbes completes Behemoth, his dialogue-history of the causes and course of the English Civil War.
Dismissal
Dismissed as Poet Laureate for declining to take the oath after the Restoration
Latin Leviathan
Hobbes publishes a revised Latin edition of Leviathan with significant additions and alterations.
Poet Laureate
Appointed Poet Laureate
Poet Laureate
Appointed Poet Laureate
Translation of Rizoniuss Algebra
Publication of "Translation of Rizoniuss Algebra"
Treasurer-Navy
Appointed Joint Treasurer of the Navy with Sir Thomas Lyttelton
Triple Alliance
Negotiates the Triple Alliance against France
Triple Alliance
An alliance of England, the United Provinces and Sweden against Louis XIV
Triple Alliance
Concludes the Triple Alliance between England, Holland & Sweden against France
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