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1672 in England — Page 2
Explore 60 historical events and records for England in 1672.
Historical records for England in 1672
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Pilgrims Progress", the
Publication of "Pilgrims Progress", the first part is written in prison
Political Anatomy of Ireland Written
Petty writes The Political Anatomy of Ireland.
Principal Secretary of State
Appointed Acting Principal Secretary of State
Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council, 1st term
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Churchill
John Churchill was a English soldier in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Montagu
Edward Montagu served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Rhine
Rupert of the Rhine was a English prince and officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Stuart
James Stuart served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Churchill
John Churchill was a English soldier in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Montagu
Edward Montagu served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Rhine
Rupert of the Rhine was a English prince and officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Stuart
James Stuart served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Churchill
John Churchill was a English soldier in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Montagu
Edward Montagu served as a English admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Rhine
Rupert of the Rhine was a English prince and officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Stuart
James Stuart served as a English fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
The Pilgrim's Progress
Publication of "Pilgrims Progress", the first part is written in prison
Vita Carmine Expressa
Hobbes composes his Latin verse autobiography, Vita Carmine Expressa.
Wren Designs Saint Stephen Walbrook
Wren's office began work on St Stephen Walbrook, celebrated for its central domed interior.
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