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1675 in England
Explore 32 historical events and records for England in 1675.
Historical records for England in 1675
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January
March
Hereditary Stadtholder in Eastern Provinces
William III of Orange strengthens his dynastic position as hereditary stadtholder status extends to Gelderland and Overijssel.
Astronomer Royal Appointed
Becomes the first Astronomer Royal for work at Greenwich.
Flamsteed Appointed Royal Astronomical Observator
Charles II appointed John Flamsteed to undertake systematic observations for the improvement of astronomy and navigation.
Royal Observatory Founded
Orders creation of the Royal Observatory to improve navigation.
May
Exile of Charles II
Signs a declaration expelling Jesuits & "Romish Priests" from the Realm
June
Charles Second Orders Greenwich Observatory
The king directed that an observatory be constructed in Greenwich Park as part of the effort to determine longitude.
August
Flamsteed Lays Observatory Foundation Stone
John Flamsteed laid the foundation stone of the new observatory on 10 August.
Observatory Foundation Stone
Lays the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory.
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Agreement at London
The secret alliance between Charles II and Louis XIV is renewed. Charles is promised a subsidy of pounds100,000 to finance the Navy
Alliance Charles II and Louis XIV is renewed
The secret alliance between Charles II and Louis XIV is renewed
Alliance Charles II and Louis XIV to the sum of pounds100,000 to be paid quarterly
The Navy is financed by Louis XIV to the sum of pounds100,000 to be paid quarterly
Death of Robert Rich
Death of Robert Rich, 5th Earl of Warwick, 2nd Earl of Holland
Declaration of Indulgence
Opposes Charles IIs Royal Declaration of Indulgence, supports the Test Act
Declaration of Order in Council
Penal Laws against Catholics are enforced. Catholic Chapels are restricted to Ambassadors & the Queen
Dissolution of Parliament
Dissolves Parliament after Danby fails to raise funds to finance the Navy
First Astronomer Royal Appointment
John Flamsteed received the new royal appointment to improve positional astronomy for navigational purposes. This made positional observations more useful to navigators.
Flamsteed House Architectural Plans Prepared
Christopher Wren designed the Observatory's principal building on the heights at Greenwich. The change strengthened the relationship between astronomy and accurate clocks.
Homers Odysses
Hobbes publishes his complete English translation of Homer's Odyssey.
Legislation
Passes the Test Act through the House of Commons
Legislation
Passes the Test Act through the House of Commons. Opposes Charles IIs Royal Declaration of Indulgence, supports the Test Act
Lieutenant Colonel
Advances to lieutenant-colonel, adding senior regimental responsibility to his rapidly developing military career.
Lord Lieutenant
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire between 1660 and 1681
Master of the Horse
Appointed Master of the Horse
Observatory Design
Designs Flamsteed House for the new Royal Observatory.
Reform of Parliament
Passes the Test Act through the House of Commons. Opposes Charles IIs Royal Declaration of Indulgence, supports the Test Act
Royal Observatory Foundation Stone Laid
Construction began for the new national astronomical observatory commissioned by Charles II. The measurements helped reduce uncertainties in celestial reference positions.
Royal Warrant Defines Astronomical Mission
The royal appointment directed Flamsteed to improve the tables of celestial motions used by mariners determining longitude.
St Pauls
Construction begins on construction on St Pauls
Wren Begins Saint Paul Cathedral Construction
Building work began on the new St Paul's Cathedral to a design approved under the royal warrant.
Wren Chooses Greenwich Castle Site
Christopher Wren recommended the former Greenwich Castle site because of its foundations and commanding position.
Wren Designs Flamsteed House
Wren designed the first Royal Observatory building with architectural assistance from Robert Hooke.
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