Death of Edward Montagu
Death of Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1671 in England
Explore 15 historical events and records for England in 1671.
Historical records for England in 1671
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May
Arrest of Thomas Blood
Thomas Blood is arrested for attempting to steal the crown jewels & released
Crown Jewels
Thomas Blood is arrested for attempting to steal the crown jewels & released
Other events (month unknown)
Council for Foreign Plantations
Evelyn serves on the Council for Foreign Plantations.
Death of James II
James wife Anne the Duchess of York dies
Death of Thomas Fairfax
Death of Thomas Fairfax
First Drafts of Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Locke begins drafts that develop into An Essay Concerning Human Understanding.
Paradise Lost
Paradise Regained is published, continuing Milton's religious epic poetry after Paradise Lost.
Paradise Regained
Publication of "Paradise Regained" written at the suggestion of Thomas Ellwood
Paradise Regained
Paradise Regained is published, continuing Milton's religious epic poetry after Paradise Lost.
Quadratura Circuli and Cubatio Sphaerae
Hobbes publishes further geometrical work on squaring the circle and cubing the sphere.
Rosetum Geometricum
Hobbes publishes Rosetum Geometricum during his prolonged mathematical controversy.
Secretary of Navy
Appointed Secretary of the Navy
Wren Designs Saint Magnus Church
Wren's office developed the rebuilding of St Magnus the Martyr beside London Bridge.
Wren Rebuilds Saint Mary Le Bow
Wren directed the reconstruction of St Mary le Bow, one of the prominent churches damaged in the fire.
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