4 January 1675BurialHyde Clarendon, 1st
Buried in Westminster Abbey
Historical records for England in 1675, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Buried in Westminster Abbey
William III of Orange strengthens his dynastic position as hereditary stadtholder status extends to Gelderland and Overijssel.
Becomes the first Astronomer Royal for work at Greenwich.
Orders creation of the Royal Observatory to improve navigation.
Signs a declaration expelling Jesuits & "Romish Priests" from the Realm
Lays the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory.
The secret alliance between Charles II and Louis XIV is renewed. Charles is promised a subsidy of pounds100,000 to finance the Navy
The secret alliance between Charles II and Louis XIV is renewed
The Navy is financed by Louis XIV to the sum of pounds100,000 to be paid quarterly
Death of Robert Rich, 5th Earl of Warwick, 2nd Earl of Holland
Opposes Charles IIs Royal Declaration of Indulgence, supports the Test Act
Penal Laws against Catholics are enforced. Catholic Chapels are restricted to Ambassadors & the Queen
Dissolves Parliament after Danby fails to raise funds to finance the Navy
Passes the Test Act through the House of Commons
Passes the Test Act through the House of Commons. Opposes Charles IIs Royal Declaration of Indulgence, supports the Test Act
Advances to lieutenant-colonel, adding senior regimental responsibility to his rapidly developing military career.
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire between 1660 and 1681
Appointed Master of the Horse
Designs Flamsteed House for the new Royal Observatory.
Passes the Test Act through the House of Commons. Opposes Charles IIs Royal Declaration of Indulgence, supports the Test Act
Construction begins on construction on St Pauls
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