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Created Viscount Osborne in the Scottish peerage
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1673 in England
Explore 58 historical events and records for England in 1673.
Historical records for England in 1673
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February
March
Birth of Spencer Compton
Birth of Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, third son of the 3rd Earl of Northampton
Reform of Religious Tests
Assents to the Test Act. All public office holders must take public communion in the Church of England
May
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
June
Siege of Maastricht
Serves under the Duke of Monmouth during the siege of Maastricht in French service.
September
Marriage
Marries Mary of Medina, a Catholic, 15 yr old called "daughter of the Pope"
Marriage
James II marries Mary of Modena, a Catholic
Marriage
Marries James II
October
Death of Thomas Clifford
Death of Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh
November
Marriage
Londoners form a hostile reception, the Lord Mayor declines to welcome her
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Charles II and partner not stated in source
Parliament refuses to raise any money for the war against the Dutch
Birth of Edward Rich
Birth of Edward Rich, 6th Earl of Warwick, 3rd Earl of Holland
Churchill Recognised At Maastricht Assault
Churchill distinguished himself in the French siege of Maastricht while serving with an English regiment.
Commission
Appointed Commissioner for the Admiralty
Country Party
Aware of the secret Treaty of Dover, forms an opposition Party in the Lords
Death of Charles Rich
Death of Charles Rich, 4th Earl of Warwick
Death of William Cavendish
Death of William Cavendish, the royalist "Loyal Duke"
Declaration of Indulgence
The Lords reject the Declaration of Indulgence. Advises Charles to submit the legality of the declaration of indulgence to the Lords
Declaration of Indulgence
Parliament opposses Charles IIs Declaration of Indulgence made in 1672
Declaration of Indulgence
Withdrawn in exchange for a monthly payment of ล70,000 for 3 yrs. Withdrawn after opposition in the Commons & Lords
Declaration of Indulgence
Parliament replaces the Declaration of Indulgence with the Test Acts
Declaration of Indulgence
Forced to withdraw the declaration by Parliament when they suspend funds
Dismissal
Supports the anti-Catholic test act & is dismissed by Charles II
Exchequer Payments
Cancels loans made to the Monarchy by bonds issued through the Treasury
Groom of the Bedchamber
Becomes a groom of the bedchamber to James, Duke of York, strengthening his position at court.
Halley Enters Queens College Oxford
Halley began studying at Queen's College Oxford and pursued mathematical astronomy while still an undergraduate.
Legislation
Supports the anti-Catholic test act & is dismissed by Charles II
Legislation
Under the Test Act Public officeholders must accept communion by Protestant form. The intention of the Test Act is to exclude Catholics from public office. Public officeholders must swear an oath of allegiance recognizing the monarch as head of the Church. Parliament replaces the Declaration of Indulgence with the Test Acts. Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church
Legislation
Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church
Legislation
Takes the sacrament according to the rites of the Church of England. Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church. Imposes citizenship, oaths of allegiance & supremacy
Legislation
The Test Act requires Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church. The intention of the Test Act is to exclude Catholics from public office. James II is forced to surrender his public office as Admiral, as he will not take the oath
Legislation
The Test Act requires Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church
Lord High Treasurer
Appointed Lord High Treasurer
Oath
Takes the sacrament according to the rites of the Church of England
Observations Upon the United Provinces
Publication of "Observations Upon the United Provinces"
Observations Upon the United Provinces
Publication of "Observations Upon the United Provinces"
Peerage
Created Baron Osborne of Kiveton and Viscount Latimer in the peerage of England
Reform of Church Governance
The Test Act requires Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church
Reform of Habeas Corpus
Secures the passing of the Habeas Corpus Act
Reform of Parliament
Takes the sacrament according to the rites of the Church of England. Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church. Imposes citizenship, oaths of allegiance & supremacy
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