Mary Teresa Infanta of Spain 1660 Mount Vesuvius threatens great destruction 1661 The death of the most eminent French Minister of State Cardinal Mazarin 1661 The overflowing of Rome by the River Tiber. 1661 The Beatification of Francisco de Sales Bishop of Geneva 1664 The Canonization of Peter d'Argues 1664 The taking of Gigeri in Africa by the Army of his most Christian Majesty FINIS ENGLANDS Remembrancer Being a Summary Of the Actions Exploits Battles Sieges Conflicts And other remarkable Passages that have hapned in any of His Majesties Dominions From Anno Domini 1600. until the present Year of 1675. Written by a Lover of his King and Countrey LONDON Printed for W. Crooke at the Green Dragon without Temple-Bar 1676. ANNO 1600. Nov. 19. KIng Charles the First born at Dunfernling in Scotland Feb. 25. Earl of Essex Beheaded 1601. Spaniards Landed in Ireland but beaten off with loss Oct. 27 Last Parliament of Queen Elizabeth began Nov. 19. Dissolved 1602. Mar. 24. Queen Elizabeth died and King James the Sixth of Scotland Proclaimed King Mar. 24. A great Plague began at London 1603. Apr. 5. King James began his journey out of Scotland May 7. Arrived at the Charter-house London May 11. Thence to the Tower June 11. Queen Anne with Prince Henry came to York June 27. King met them at Erston in Northamptonshire June 27. They entred London July 15. King and Queen Crowned at Westminster Nov. 17. Sir Walter Rawleigh condemned Jan. 14. The Mille manus Petition for Reformation presented to His Majesty 1604. A Parliament Assembled Aug. 18. A Treaty of Peace with Spain Jan. 6. Charles the First Created Duke of York And King James styled King of Great Britain 1605. Nov. 5. Parliament met at Westminster and the Powder-Plot discovered 1606. May 27. Parliament ended July 7. King of Denmark arrived in England Aug. 12. Departed thence 1607. A Rebellion in Northamptonshire and the next Counties about Inclosures A new Translation of the Bible began into English 1608. Apr. 19. Earl of Dorset Lord Treasurer died suddenly New Exchange built S. Edmunds bury burnt Virginia Planted 1609. Apr. 10. The New Exchange first opened and named by King James Britains Burse May 8. Fishing on the English Coast forbid to Foreigners without leave first had Allum first brought to perfection by Sir J. Bouchier Silkworms brought to England King James laid the Foundation Stone of Chelsey Colledge League with France 1610. May 8. The first Provost of Chelsey Colledge ordered by King James May 30. Prince Henry Created Prince of Wales Octo. 16. Began the Fifteenth Session of Parliament 1611. Mar. 25. Sir Robert Carr made Viscount Rothester Langrave of Hessen came into England Legat condemned by the Convocation for an Arrian Heretick was afterwards delivered by a Significavit to the Secular Power And burnt in Smithfield Sutton the Founder of the Charter-house Hospital died The new Translation of the Bible finished 1612. Apr. 11. Wightman of Burton burnt at Lichfield for an Heretick June 19. The Lord Sanguir a Scot for murthering Turner executed Octo. 16. Frederick Prince Palatine of the Rhine arrived in England Octo. 29. Prince Henry fell sick Nov. 26. Died at S. Jameses Dec. 7. Interred at Westminster Feb. 14. Lady Elizabeth wedded to Frederick the Fifth Prince Elector Palatine of the Rhine at Whitehal Plantations setled in Ireland by some of the Companies of London 1613. Apr. 10. Prince Elector and Princess left England Aug. 7. Dorchester burnt Nov. 4. Viscount Rochester Created Earl of Somerset The Lady Frances Howard Divorced from the Earl of Essex and married to the Earl of Somerset Wadham Colledge in Oxon Founded A Parliament suddenly called and as suddenly dissolved 1614. July King of Denmark came into England the second time Aug. 1. Departed Stratford upon Avon burnt The New River brought to London by Sir Hugh Middleton from Ware 1615. Lady Arabella died in the Tower Sept. 17. Sir Thomas Overbury poysoned For which Earl of Somerset and his Lady arraigned and condemned and Sir Gervase Elvis Lieutenant of the Tower and divers others executed 1616. Nov. 3. Prince Charles Created Prince of Wales Dec. 6. Archbishop of Spalato arrived in England Mar. 4. King James his progress into Scotland 1617. Sept. 5. King James returned from Scotland Jan. 29. Doctor William Butler the famous Physitian of Cambridge died 1618. Oct. 29. Sir Walter Rawleigh beheaded Nov. 3. Synod of Dort began Nov. 18. Comet seen in England before the death of Queen Anne 1619. Apr. 19. Synod of Dort ended Mar. 2. Queen Anne died at Hampton Court 1620. July 17. Bernard Calucet of Andover went from Southwark to Callis this day and back against the same Peace with France 1621. Jan. 20. A Parliament assembled in which the Lord Chancellor Bacon was outed and sent to the Tower G. Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury casually killed a Keeper in Bramshil Park 1622. Mar. 30. Archbishop of Spalato commanded to leave the Realm within twenty days English Treats with the Spaniards for the Restitution of the Palatinate Feb. 17. Prince Charles embarks for Spain Mar. 7. Arrived there 1623. Sep. 12. Prince left Spain Octo. 5. Arrived at Portsmouth Octo. 6. Entred London Octo. 26. The fatal Vespers at Blackfryers Mar. 13. King James enters into a War for the Recovery of the Palatinate 1624. The Marriage with France accorded Count Mansfield Shipwracked Amboyna's bloody cruelty 1625. Mar. 27. King James died at Theobalds Mar. 27. King Charles Proclaimed Mar. 17. A great Plague at London whereof died 35417. Mar. 17. King James removed to Denbam-house May 1. Marriage with France celebrated at Paris May 14. King James Intombed at Westminster June 18. King Charles calls his first Parliament June 22. Queen Landed at Dover June 23 Marriage Consummated at Canterbury June 27 Marriage declared at Whitehal June 27 King and Queen remove to Hampton-Court June 27 Doctor Montague questioned by the Parliament July 11. parliament Adjourned to Oxford Aug. 1. Met at Oxford House of Commons in the Divinity-School Ever since the Parliament appointed a Committee of Lay-persons for Religion Aug. 7. Dissolved Aug. Michaelmas Term Adjourned to Reading because of the Plague Octo. 8. Cadiz Voyage Febr. 2. King Charles the First Crowned at Westminster Febr. 6. Parliament meet at Westminster A League with Denmark Sweden and the States against Spain Williams Bishop of Lincoln outed of being Keeper 1626. Mar. 1. Duke of Buckingham charged with High Treason by the Earl of Bristol Mar. 8. Makes his Defence but was Sequestred the Lords House Mar. 8. Sir John Elliot and Sir Dudley Diggs committed to the Tower but soon released Mar. 15. Parliament dissolved Mar. 15. Earl of Arundel confined to his House Mar. 15. Earl of Pristol to the Tower Aug 17. King of Denmark routed by Tilly. Sir Francis Bacon died 1627. June 27. Duke of Buckingham Imbarked for the Isle of Rhee July 1. Proclaimed his Manifesto July 13. Landed in the Isle Aug. S. Martins Fort besieged Aug. S. Jo. Burroughs
arrived at Whitehal from the Fleet leaving his Highness Prince Rupert the sole command of the Fleet in his absence Sept. 8. The Dutch Fleet weighed from Bulloigne Road and stood for their own Coast Sept. 12. Prince Rupert in S. Hellens Road. Sept. 12. His Majesty set forth His Declaration shewing His Princely care and Royal intention for the speedy Restauration of the City of London Sept. 18. The Parliament met according to their Prorogation Sept. 18. His Majesties Fleet under Prince Rupert sailed by Doven Road. Sept. 18. Three of four French Men of War separated from the rest of their Fleet fell amongst some of our Fleet of which we took one Ship of Fifty four Brass Guns Captain De Roch prisoner Sept. 18. The Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory being called by His Majesties Writ to the House of Peers this day took his place Octo. 5. His Highness Prince Rupert arrived at Whitehal having left His Majesties Fleet at the Buoy in the Nere. Octo. 10. This day was kept very solemnly a day of Fasting and Humiliation in consideration of the late dreadful Fire in the City of London Octo. 12. The Parliament Voted another Supply to His Majesty of Eighteen hundred thousand pounds sterling Octo. 19. War declared against the King of Denmark Nov. 8. The Vice-Admiral of Denmark a Ship of Fifty two Guns was taken by some of His Majesties Fregats on the Coast of Scotland Nov. 9. A violent Fire hapned in His Majesties Horse Guard-House in the Tiltyard but soon happily quenched Nov. 20. This day was observed in the Cities of London and Westminster a day of Thanksgiving to God for asswaging the late Contagion and Plague in the said Cities Nov. 27. Several Rebellious People in Scotland being got together to the number of fifteen hundred having committed several hostilities and rebellious pranks against His Majesties good Subjects were this day discomfited and totally routed by His Majesties Forces in that Kingdom Nov. 28. The Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford made Comptroller of His Majesties Houshold And admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Decemb. 5. Dec. 3. Iames Duke of Cambridge eldest Son of his Royal Highness installed into the Order of the Garter Dec. 7. Ten of the late Rebels in Scotland executed at Edenburgh Dec. 12. The Right Honorable Robert Earl of Lindsey Lord High Chamberlain of England sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council Dec. 25. Captain Robinson with the Squadron under his command took and destroyed three Dutch Men of War near the Texel Feb. 5. The S. Patrick taken by the Dutch off of Portsmouth deserted by her own Fireship Feb. 8. This day His Majesty went to the House of Peers and was Graciously pleased to Pass among others 1. An Act for the Rebuilding of London 2. An Act for erecting a Court of Judicature for determining of differences arising touching Houses burnt and demolished by reason of the late Fire in London After which the Parliament was Prorogued to October the tenth next Feb. 13. The Right Honorable the Earl of Bridgwater sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Mar. 7. Captain Seely Captain of the Fireship that deserted the Patrick was this day shot to death aboard his own Vessel Mar. 8. A Proclamation issued for the apprehension of the Duke of Buckingbam Mar. 16. Captain Utbert arrived from the Streights with the Squadron under his command and seven Prizes at Plimouth 1667. Mar. 25. Died the Right Honorable the Earl of Cleveland Captain of His Majesties Band of Pensioners his charge conferred on the Right Honorable the Lord Bellasis Mar. 30. Was launched in the Forrest of Dean a stout Fregat named the S. David of Sixty Guns Apr. 17. The Commissioners impowered by a command under the Great Seal of England according to His Majesties promise to both Houses of Parliament for taking the account of the several sums of Moneys assigned to His Majesty during the present important Wars sate this day the first time Apr. 26. The Ambassadors Extraordinary from Sweden this day took their parting leave of His Majesty Apr. 29. Their Excellencies the Lord Hollis and Henry Coventry Esquire Ambassadors Extraordinary designed by His Majesty for the Treaty at breda set forward on their Ambassie Apr. 30. Several Squadrons of Dutch Ships attempted Burnt Island in Scotland but beaten off with loss May 16. This Evening died at his House in new Southampton Buildings the Right Honorable Thomas Earl of Southampton Lord High Treasurer of England May 18. The most Christian King of France sent his Manifesto to all the Princes his Allies declaring his Pretensions to Brabant Hainault c. May 21. Their Excellencies the Lord Hollis and Honorable Henry Coventry Esq Ambassadors Extraordinary made their entry into Breda May 22. Sir John Duncomb admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council May 26. Died at S. James's his Grace the Duke of Kendal second Son to his Royal Highness June 1. His Majesty by His Commission under the Great Seal of England constituted his Grace the Duke of Albemarle the Right Honorable the Lord Ashley the Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford Sir William Coventry and Sir John Duncomb His Maiesties Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Treasurer of England June 6. The Dutch Fleet upwards of seventy Sail came to an Anchor in the Gunfleet June 11. Some of His Majesties Fregats took twelve Dutch Prizes and sunk two upon the Coast of Norway June 20. Died at Richmond his Highness the Duke of Cambridge first Son to his Royal Highness June 20. Taken by some of His Majesties Ships and brought into Scotland a rich East-India Dutch Ship outwards bound having seventy four Brass-Guns in her Hold. June 25. This day Sir John Harman with sixteen sail of English Men of War engaged the French Fleet about thirty Men of War near Martinego and successfully burnt and destroyed the most part of them June 26. The Parliament standing Prorogued till the tenth of October next His Majesty for divers urgent causes issued out His Proclamation to both Houses of Parliament to fit and reassemble at Westminster the twenty fifth of July next June 26. Eight Dutch Prizes laden with Masts and Deal taken by His Majesties Fregats Northward June 29. Peace concluded at Breda by His Majesty with France Denmark and the States-General July 7. Arrived at Whitehal his Excellency Henry Coventry Esquire with an account of the late concluded Peace at Breda July 15. A Squadron of the Dutch appeared in sight of Plimouth July 19. They made an attempt upon Torbay but beaten off July 23. 24. A Squadron of the Dutch Fleet about twenty three in number make up for the River of Thames and near the Hope are encountred and fought with by Sir Edward Spragge with some Fregates and Fireships under his command at last were forced to draw off being still pursued by our Fregates till out of the River July 25. The Parliament met at Westminster in obedience to His
the Knights Company of the Order of the Garter and the Right honorable the Earl of Lauderdale elected into the Order Apr. 18. His Majesty was pleased to Create the Earl of Lauderdale Duke of Lauderdale the Lord Arlington Earl of Arlington the Lord Ashley Earl of Shaftsbury and Sir Thomas Clifford Baron Clifford of Chidley May 3. Sir Thomas Osborne Treasurer of the Navy sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council May 4. His Majesty being informed of the arrival of the Count de Estrees with the French Squadron at S. Hellens Road parted this day for to take a view of them to Portsmouth May 4. His Royal Highness with the English Fleet passed by Dover in order to a conjunction with the French Squadron May 6. This day the whole Dutch Fleet were riding in Dover Road. May 7. His Majesty having seen both the Fleets joyned off of Rye in Surrey returned this day to Whitehal May 9. The Dutch Fleet upon the Winds Veering to the South weighed from Dover Road and stood for Calice May 14. His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day in sight of Dover Westward May 16. Anchored near the Falls May 17. Dutch Fleet off of Alborough May 19. This Evening his Royal Highness had sight of the Dutch Fleet about eight Leagues off of the Gunfleet May 21. His Royal Highness the Dutch Wavering to fight came with the Fleet to Anchor in Southwold-Bay May 25. There hapned a violent Fire at S. Katherines without the Iron-gate near the Tower of London which consumed near a hundred Houses May 28. His Royal Highness this day engaged the whole Dutch Fleet off of Southwold-Bay After a sharp dispute of about eight hours the Dutch Fleet gave way and retreated In this Ingagement was unfortunately lost that Noble and Gallant Sea Commander Edward Montague Earl of Sandwich and Vice-Admiral of England May 28. Died the honorable Sir John Trevor one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State May 29. Being the Anniversary of His Majesties Birth and Restauration a new Conduit of a Noble Structure in the Stocks Market in London erected at the sole charge of Sir Robert Viner that worthy and loyal Citizen was first opened which continued running with Wine for divers hours May 29. The Dutch Fleet lost in a Fog May 29. At a Chapter held at Whitehal by the Soveraign and Company of the Honorable Order of the Garter were elected into that order the Right honorable Lords Henry Marquess of Worcester Henry Earl of S. Alban and William Earl of Bedford May 31. Was Interred at Little S. Bartholomews London the Corps of the Honorable Sir John Trevor late one of His Majesties Secretaries of State June 4. Was Interred at Rochester Monsieur Rabiniere tres le Boys Reer Admiral of the French Squadron dead of his Wounds received in the last Ingagement June 10. The Body of the Right honorable Edward Earl of Sandwich slain in the last Engagement with the Dutch being found and taken up at Sea notice whereof being given to His Majesty His Majesty out of His regard to the great deserts of the said Earl and his unexampled performance in this last act of his life Resolved that at His charge he should receive the Rites of Funeral due to his great quality and merit June 15. The Right Honorable Henry Earl of Arlington Elected into the Noble Order of the Garter June 28. His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day to an Anchor near Harwich June 29. This day set sail again towards the Coasts of Holland July 3. This day the solemn Funeral of the Right Honorable Edward Earl of Sandwich set forward by Water from Deptford towards the Abbey at Westminster with extraordinary pomp and grandeur attended by the Lord Major of London and numbers of the Nobility in their Mourning Barges and was Interred in a Vault on the North-side of Henry the Seventh's Chappel July 3. The Honorable Henry Coventry Esquire sworn one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State being likewise together with the Honorable Sir Robert Long was admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 21. This day arrived his Grace the Duke of Buckingham the Right Honorable the Eaâ—l of Arlington the Lord Viscount Hallifax from their Ambassies Extraordinary in Holland having effected nothing with those States July 22. His Excellency Arthur Earl of Essex began his journey for Ireland as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom Aug. 5. His Excellency the Earl of Essex arrived at Dublin and entered upon his charge as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom Aug. 10. This day was that Barbarous Assassination committed on the two Brothers Ruart Van Putten and the Pensionary de Wit at the Hague by the multitude Aug. 14. This day was interchanged the late Treaty concluded by His Majesties late Plenipotentiaries in Holland with the French King at Utrecht Sept. 17. His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for farther Proroguing of the Parliament from October thirty next till February the fourth next after Sept. 19. His Royal Highness Lord High Admiral arrived at Whitehal from the Fleet. Sept. 30. The Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory Elected one of the Knights of the Honorable Order of the Garter Nov. 4. Their Excellencies the Lord Baron Sparr and the Sieur Ehensteyn Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden were conducted in great state to their publick Audience Nov. 4. The Right Honorable Sir Orlando Bridgman late Lord Keeper having resigned by reason of his great age and a continual indisposition of Body the Great Seal into the hands of His Majesty Nov. 17. His Majesty was pleased to deliver the keeping of it to the Right Honorable Anthony Lord Ashley Earl of Shastsbury with the Title of Lord Chancellor of England Nov. 20. The Honorable Sir John Duncomb made Chancellor of the Exchequer Nov. 28. His Majesty was pleased to advance the Right Honorable Thomas Lord Clifford Baron of Chidley to the Office of Lord High Treasurer of England Nov. 28. The Right Honorable the Lord Newport succeeded to be Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold Nov. 28. The Lord Maynard Comptroller Dec. 2. Died at Elsynour in Denmark his Grace Charles Duke of Richmond His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary to that Crown Dec. 11. His Majesty set forth His Declaration to continue a farther stop of Payment of any Moneys now in His Exchequer or to be brought till May first next following Dec. 20. The Island of Tobago in the West-Indies taken from the Dutch by the English Dec. 31. The Island of S. Helena in the East-Indies surprised and taken by the Hollander from the English Jan. 1. His Majesty was pleased to Create the Marquess of Blanckfort Captain of his Royal Highness Horse Guard a Baron of England by the Title of Lord Duras Baron of Holdenby Jan. 23. This day being the first of the Term the Right Honorable Earl of Shaftsbury Lord Chancellor of England was attended according to the antient and laudable Custom with the
years began to be taken notice of 318 The first Nicene Council against the Arrian Heresie 319 The Cross of Christ found at Jerusalem by S. Helen 321 Constantine restored Byzantium and after called it Constantinople 332 The Empire of Rome transported to Constantinople 341 The Scots turned Christians 354 The eleventh Persecution of the Christians by the Arrians 363 The second General Council at Constantinople 390 S. Augustine converted to Christianity by the assistance of S. Ambrose 394 The Goths overcome by Stihai in Italy 402 Rome taken by Alaric King of the Goths 417 The Goths occupied Spain and chased out the Kings from thence 420 Pharamond the First King of France 420 A famous University made in Bolegna 421 The City of Venice had its Foundation laid 433 Genseric with the Vandals assaults Italy 433 The third General Council held at Ephesus against the Heresie of Nestorius 441 The Vandals take Carthage and made themselves Lords of Africa 451 Attila conquered by Etius the Roman in the Fields of Catalogna 453 Attila demolisheth Aquilea and many other Cities 455 The fourth General Council at Caleedon against the Heresie of Eutyches 456 Thcodoricus began the Reign of the Goths to Spain 475 Odoacres and the Turingians having taken Rome made himself King of Italy 489 Clodoveus totally routed the Romans out of France 495 Theodoricus having killed Odoacres made himself King of Italy 512 Clodoveus King of France was Baptized by S. Remigius 536 The Laws and Digests made by Tribunianus 537 The People of Bavaria converted to the Christian Faith 551 The fifth Constantinopolitan Council against Moscherus 553 Narsetes put a period to the Government of the Goths in Italy 556 The Lombards came into Italy at the Invitation of Narsetes 568 Albuinus King of the Lombards made Pavia the Royal Seat of the Kingdom 569 Longinus was the first Imperial Exarch in Italy 575 Rome taken and sacked by the Lombards 595 The Fals-Prophet Mahomet was born 612 Mahomet made first Prince of the Hagarens 615 Jerusalem taken by Cosroes King of Persia 627 The Alcoran composed by Mahomet 636 Jerusalem and Damascus taken by the Saracens 672 The Saracens enter Sicily and destroy Syracuse 681 The sixth Council held at Constantinople against the Heresie of Macarius 683 Constantine the Emperor declares the Pope to be the supream Bishop over all 693 The Goths shake off the Arrian Heresie and turn Catholicks 697 The Phrygians become Christians 697 Paulus Lucius the first Duke of Venice 709 The African Moors cross the Sea and take the major part of Spain 726 The Exarchate in Italy determined was extinguished 746 The Huns seat themselves in Hungaria which took its name from them 782 An Inscription found at Rome That Christ should be born of a Virgin 791 The Universal Study established by Charles the Great 795 The People of Saxony first imbraced the Christian Faith 800 The Goths Baptized and Ebert made first King of England 801 Charles the Great created Emperor of the West at Rome 847 Austria called Lotharingia by the Emperor Lotharius 866 The Sclavonians and Dalmatians made Christians 869 The first use of Bells among the Grecians given them by the Venetians 888 Berengarius made himself King of Italy 913 The rise of the Order of the Cluniacenscs 915 The Hungarians and Saracens commit great depredations in Italy 961 Enecus Earl of Bigoria was the first King of Navar. 964 The King of Poland and his Subjects become true Christians 968 The Kingdom of Italy ceased Adelber the Second a Goth being expelled thence 975 The Kingdom of Hungary began with S. Stephen their first King 988 Hugh Capet usurps the Kingdom of France 996 The first ordaining of the Seven Electors for the choice of the Emperor 999 Jerusalem made desolate by the Egyptians 999 The Original of the Family of Monferrat 1003 Henry the Second was the first Elected Emperor by the Seven Deputed Electors 1010 The Transilvanians embrace the Christian Religion 1012 Jerusalem taken from the Caliph of Egypt by the Turks 1012 The Foundation of the Order of the Camaldolenses by S. Remigius 1013 The Saracens totally beaten out of Italy by the Emperor 1016 Raimirus was the first King of Aragon 1016 The Russians being subdued by the Poles turned Christians 1016 The Order of the Humiliati began confirmed by Twelve hundred 1019 Guido Aretinus was the Inventor of Musick in Italy and first found out the six Notes of that Science 1023 Aliprand of Angleria was the first Duke of Milan 1058 Robert Guiscard possesseth himself of Sicily 1059 The said Robert was intituled Duke of Puglia and Calabria 1062 Nicolas the Second was the first Pope elected in the Conclave 1065 The Vandals and Sclavonians return to their antient Idolatry 1070 The Order de Valle Umbrosa began by S. John Gualbert 1079 They make themselves Masters of the greatest part of Asia 1085 Vratislaus is the first that was styled King of Bohemia 1086 The Institution of the Carthusian Order by S. Bruno 1088 Matilda leaves the Patrimony of S. Peter by Testament 1096 1098 The Cistercian Order first began 1099 Jerusalem being taken Godfrey of Bouloigne was created King thereof 1099 Boemund Prince of Antioch and Baldwin Earl of Edessa 1110 Alphonsus 1128 The Orders of the Knights Templars first instituted 1129 Roger Crowned King of Sicily 1158 The Duke of Bohemia was adorned with the Title of King by the Emperor 1161 Alexandria 1162 Uladislaus the first intituled King of Poland 1178 The two Factions of the Guelss and Gibbecines brake out 1187 Saladin takes Jerusalem 1190 The Turks take Antioch 1195 The Christians lost the greatest part of Soria 1197 The Order of Crutched Fryers restored by S. Ciriacus 1208 S. Dominic instituted the Order of Predicants 1209 S. Francis was Patron of the Fryers Minorites 1237 S. Raymond Compiled the Filth Book of Decretals 1240 The Moors driven out of Spain by King Ferdinand the Holy 1245 The third King of Tartary 1277 Albert created Duke of Austria by the Emperor Rodolphus 1284 The Bloody Sicilian Vespers against the French 1287 The Carmelite Fryers first ordained 1297 The Order of Celestines by Pope Celestinus 1300 The Jubilee appointed to be kept at Rome every One hundred year 1300 Ottoman the Turk began to grow great and Potent 1303 Flavius of Malfi found out the Compass 1305 The Popes Residence or Seat brought to Avignon in France 1309 Rhodes taken by the Turkish Army from the Knights Hospitallers 1326 Lewis of Clermont was the first Duke of Bourbon 1339 Marsilius 1348 Francis Petrarch 1350 The Jubilee was reduced to every fiftieth year 1363 Amurath the Turk 1370 The Original of the Order of S. Briget and Mount Olivet 1375 The Papal Sea restored again to Rome 1376 Lagelon Prince of Lithuania and his Subjects converted to the Christian Faith 1379 Bajazet the Great Turk taken by Tamerlan 1407 The beginning of the Mendicants of S. Jeromes Order 1415 The French found out the use of Guns 1453 Constantinople taken by
the Turks 1464 Bosnia being taken by the Turks their last King Stephan died 1473 Mahomet the Turk took prisoner by the Emperor 1475 The Holy year of Jubilee was ordained to be kept every Twenty fifth year 1475 S. Simoncinus an Infant was crucified at Trent 1480 John Gottingbergh found out the advantageous and necessary use of Printing 1486 Galeasius Duke of Milan 1477 Cyprus fell into the hands of the Venetians 1492 Jews absolutely banished the Kingdom of Spain 1497 Americus Vespucius first found out America or the New World 1500 Christopher Columbus found out the way to the Fortunate Islands 1501 Peter Alvarez found out Brasil in the Torrid Zone 1501 The French possessed themselves of the Kingdom of Naples 1503 Ishmael Sossa set abroach his new Sects and Schisms in the World 1505 The League in Cambray made against the Venetians 1517 Martin Luther began to publish his Doctrine 1512 The War between Charles the Fifth and the French King first set on foot 1523 The Isle of Rhodes reduced to the power of Solyman the Grand Signior 1525 Francis the French King taken prisoner by the Forces of Charles the Fifth 1526 Lewis King of Hungary slain by the Turks 1527 Rome was sacked by the Army of the Duke of Bourbon 1527 The French beaten out of Italy by the Spaniards 1530 Charles the Fifth was Crowned Emperor in Bologna 1530 Alexander de Medici Created Lord of Florence 1530 The Marquess Frederick Gonzaga made Duke of Mantua 1533 Tunis on the Coást of Barbary taken by the Turk 1534 Tunis retaken by Charles the Fifth and restored King Muleasses to his Kingdom 1535 Francis S forza died the last Duke of Milan 1537 Alexander de Medici was slain by Lorenzo 1539 Castel Nuovo taken by the Turk 1540 Ferdinando Cortez found out Mexico 1541 The Scots routed 1541 Algier expugned 1541 The Council of Trent appointed 1544 A great number of the People of East India Baptised 1546 Charles the Fifth began the War against the Protestants 1547 A Dissention hapned in Genoa 1547 Peter Lewis of the Family of the Farneses Duke of Parma was slain 1556 Octavius a Farnese Son to the Duke of Parma 1557 S. Quintins seised by the Spaniards 1558 Elizabeth Crowned Queen of England 1559 The memorable or wonderful year so called by reason of the death of the Pope Emperor and several other great Princes 1566 Chio politickly surprized by the Turk 1566 A War waged in Hungary where Solyman died 1567 The War between the Poles and Muscovites about their Confines 1568 A Victory obtained against the Hugonots with the death of the Prince of Conde 1570 The Duke Cosmo created Grand Duke of Tuscany 1570 The Turks possels themselves of the Kingdom of Cyprus 1571 The League between the Pope King of Spain and Venetian 1571 The Turks Army defeated by the Confederates 1572 The Admiral Coligni Chief of the French Hugonots murdered 1573 Henry Duke of Anjou Crowned King of Poland 1575 Civil Discords hapned in Genoa upon some Old and New Grudge 1576 A great Plague in Italy 1577 The Turkish War began between them and the Persians 1578 The King of Portugal flain by the African Moors Ibid. The first Foundation of the Knights of the Holy Ghost in France 1580 Philip King of Spain made King of Portugal 1581 The Hollanders declared themselves Rebels to the Catholick King 1582 The Julian year reformed by Pope Gregory the Thirteenth by the anticipation of ten days more than usual 1583 The Inhabitants raise tumults by the Archbishop Gebrard 1583 The Prince of Orange murdered by Baldassar 1583 A League concluded upon in France by the prime Nobility of that Kingdom 1585 Nuptials celebrated between the Duke of Savoy and King Philips Daughter 1585 The People of Japon visited Rome and Venice 1587 Mary Queen of Scots executed in England 1588 The Duke of Guise killed by the French King 1589 Henry the Third King of France was murdered 1590 Paris besieged by the King of Navarre 1591 A great Dearth or Scarcity in Italy 1592 The Turks wars against Croatia 1593 The Fortress of La Palma erected in Friuli by the Venetians 1593 Henry King of Navarre publickly declares himself a Roman Catholick 1596 Cadiz in Spain Sacked by the English 1597 Ferrara restored to the Church of Rome 1598 The death of Philip the Second King of Spain succeeded by Philip the Third 1599 The Ratification of the said Philip. 1600 A Marriage solemnised between the King of France and the Princess of Florence Ibid. Charles the First King of Great Britain born at Dunfernling in Scotland 1600 The Earl of Essex beheaded in England 1601 The Spaniards Landed in Ireland but beat back 1602 Elizabeth Queen of England died 1603 James the First Crowned King of Great Britain 1603 The Renowned Sir Walter Rawleigh condemned in England 1604 A Peace concluded between England and Spain 1605 The horrid Powder Treason discovered in England 1606 The Venetians Excommunicated by his Holiness 1606 Christianus King of Denmark went into England 1607 The Venetians Reconciliation to the Church of Rome 1607 James King of Great Britain commanded the Bible to be Translated into English 1608 Matthias Archduke of Austria made King of Hungary 1608 Virginia Planted by the English 1609 A War between the King of Fess and Morocco 1609 Fishing on the English Coast forbid by the King of England to Strangers without Licence 1610 The French King murdered 1610 Chelsey Colledge built by Westminster 1610 Charles Borromeus Canonised 1610 B. Legat burnt for an Heretick in London 1611 Matthias of Austria Crowned King of Bohemia 1612 Matthias Created Emperor 1612 Frederick Prince Palatine of the Rhine went into England 1612 A Marriage made up between France and Spain 1613 A War between the Dukes of Savoy and Mantua in Monserrat 1614 The Fort of Sandoval at Vercelli 1614 King of Denmark went into England 1615 The Siege of the City of Asti 1615 A Peace concluded between the Spaniard and the Duke of Savoy 1616 A Reciprocal Match between France and Spain 1617 A second War with the Duke of Savoy 1617 The Venetians wage War 1617 The Siege of Gradisca 1617 The surprise of Vercelli by the Spaniards 1617 The Election of Ferdinand the Second Emperor 1617 James King of Great Britain his going out of England to Scotland and back again to England 1617 The Archbishop of Spalato came into England 1617 The destruction of the Spanish Army against the Venetians 1618 The Apparition of a great Comet first seen in England 1619 Prince Charles of Spain Crowned King of Portugal 1619 The Rebellion of Bohemia Austria and Hungaria 1619 The War against the Rebels 1620 The Count Palatine of the Rhine styled King of Bohemia 1620 The taking of several places in the Palatinate by the Catholick Forces 1620 A Peace betwixt France and England 1620 The Valtoline taken 1621 The death of Philip the Third and Coronation of Philip the Fourth his Successor 1621 The most Christian King enters into Arms against
Rupert beat up the Parliament Quarters at Postcomb and Chinner in Oxfordshire June 16. Obtained a great Victory in Chalgrove Field June 16. In this fight Col. Hampden One of the Five Members received his mortal wound being the place he first drew up his Men to put the Ordinance for the Militia in execution June 22. Howley House taken by the Earl of Newcastle June 23. Tamworth Castle yielded June 24. Col. Hampden died June 30. Fairfax defeated on Adderton Heath by the Earl of Newcastle July 1. Middletons Horse and Dragoons routed at Padbury near Buckingham by Sir Charles Lucas being accidentally discovered coming to surprise Sir Charles in his Quarters by Mr. Paul Terry then a Soldier now an honest Citizen of London July 2. Bradford besieged by the Earl of Newcastle July 2. Bradford taken and Hallifax and Denton-house quitted by the Parliament July 2. Burton upon Trent taken by the Lord Jermin July 5. Master Tompkins and Chaloner executed for their Loyalty to His Majesty July 5. Landsdown Hill fight where Sir Bev. Greenvill was slain July 6. The Lord Gray of Wark Mr. Darley and Sir William Armine Ordered by the Parliament to be sent to invite the Scots to their assistance July 11. Prince Rupert met the Queen at Stratford upon Avon July 13. The King and Queen met at Edghilt July 13. Lord Wilmot and Earl of Carnarvon gave a great defeat to Sir William Waller on Roundway Down July 24. Hi Highness Prince Ruport besieged Bristol July 26. The Outworks gained City and Castle surrendered to him July 27. Sir William Waller Voted General of the Flying Army July 30. Gainsborough rendered up to the Parliament Aug. 1. His Majesty set out from Oxford to Bristol Aug. 2. Dorchester yielded to the Earl of Carnarvon Aug. 9. Portland reduced Aug. 9. Weymouth and Melcomb submitted Aug. 10. Glocester besieged and summoned by the Kings Forces Aug. 16. The King came back to Oxford Aug. 18. The King went to Glocester Aug. 26. An Act of Convocation in Scotland for putting that Kingdom into a posture of Defence Aug. 26. The Covenant sent from Scotland and read in Parliament Aug. 28. Beverley taken by the Earl of Newcastle Sep. 2 3. Bidleford Appleford and Barnstaple surrendred to the King Sep. 4. Exeter taken by Prince Maurice Sep. 5. The King raised His siege at Glocester Sep. 7. Organs and Windows in Windsor Chappel defaced Sep. 7. Sir John Hotham brought to the Bar of the House of Commons Sep. 8. Glocester relieved by the Earl of Essex Sep. 8. Young Hotham brought to the Bar of the House of Commons Sep. 8. Waller Routed at Winchester Sep. 11. An Ordinance for the Excise passed both Houses Sep. 15. Cessation of Arms in Ireland Sep. 16. Linne yielded to the Earl of Manchester Sep. 17. Prince Rupert with His Majesties Horse gave a great defeat to the Parliaments Army near Auburn in Wiltshire Sep. 20. His Majesty routed the Parliaments Army near Newberry and Emborne Heath in which action were slain the most valiant Earls of Carnarvon and Sunderland and Lord Viscount Faulkland Sep. 21. Prince Rupert in pursuit of them fell upon their Rear at Theale beat them into Reading but staid not long there Sep. 23. His Majesty returned to Oxford Sep. 23. The National Covenant taken by the House of Commons at S. Margarets Westminster Sep. 23. Earl of Essex returned to London Octo. 3. Reading Garrisoned by the King Octo. 6. Dartmouth surrendred to Prince Maurice Octo. 15. House of Lords took the Covenant at the Abby in Westminster Octo. 17. The Kings Proclamation Prohibiting Trade with London and other places in Arms against Him Octo. 31. The Marquess of Hertford installed Chancellor of Oxford Nov. 11. An Ordinance Authorising the new counterfeited Great Seal Nov. 21. His Majesty declared against it Nov. 21. Sir William Armin c. arrived at Edenburgh sent by the Parliament to hasten the Scots invasion of England Nov. 27. Daniel Kniveton executed at London for serving His Majesties Writ one of His Majesties Messengers Dec. 4. Hawarden Castle yielded to the King Dec. 9. Arundle Castle to the Lord Hopton Dec. 12. Beeston Castle taken for the King Dec. 21. Lapley House like wise Dec. 25. Graston House also Dec. 28. Crew House in Cheshire taken for the King Dec. 28. Colonel Nathaniel Fienes sentenced in a Court of War to be hanged for a coward Jan. 3. Marquess Hamilton sent prisoner to Pendennis Jan. 6. Arundle Castle yielded to Sir William Waller Jan. 16. The Scots invaded England Jan. 16. Members of Parliament assembled at Oxford Jan. 16. The Scots crossed Tine Jan. 25. Sir Thomas Fairfax and Mitton routed at Drayton in Shropshire by Prince Rupert Feb. 13. Hopton Castle taken for the King Feb. 18. Warder Castle the like Mar. 22. Newark relieved by Prince Rupert and the besiegers totally routed upon which Gainsborough Lincoln and Sleeford quitted by the Parliament Mar. 23. Sturton surrendred to the King 1644. Apr. 3. Longford House in Shropshire surrendered to Prince Rupert Apr. 3. Lord John Stuart died at Abbington Apr. 5. Interred at Oxford Apr. 6. Tongue Castle surrendred to Prince Rupert Apr. 17. Queen began her journey from Oxford to the West Apr. 22. Stutcomb taken by Prince Maurice May 11. Reading dismantled by the King May 25. Stopford in Cheshire taken and Latham House relieved by Prince Rupert May 28. 29. Prince Rupert stormed and took Bolton in Lancashire in which were killed about eight hundred and six hundred taken prisoners June 3. King with His Army went from Oxford towards Worcester June 4. Essex Army passed Chatwel June 5. Marched to Chipping Norton June 6. Returned to Burford and there deputed Waller to pursue the King June 12. Bristol House taken by Colonel Gage June 16. Prince Henrietta born at Exeter June 20. Colonel Shuttleworth defeated at Blackburn by Prince Rupert June 29. Waller defeated at Cropready Bridge July 2 3 York relieved by Prince Rupert after which hapned that fight on Marstone Moor. July 15. Queen arrived at Brest in Brittany July 23. York delivered to the Parliament Aug. 15. Lesthithiel taken by the King Sept. 1. Essex fled in a Cock-boat to Plimouth Sept. 2. His Infantry submitted to the King Sept. 14. Basing relieved by Col. Gage Octo. 6. A great Fire in Oxford Octo. 25. Banbury siege raised by the Earl of Northampton Octo. 27. Newbery second Battle Octo. 30. The Kings Army marched through Oxford Nov. 1. The King and Prince Charles to Oxford Nov. 1. The King Rendevoused on Burlington Green Nov. 7. Dennington siege raised by the King Nov. 9. The King marched to Hungerford Nov. 17. Basing siege raised Nov. 17. Three Suns appeared in London Nov. 27. The King returned to Oxford Dec. 7. Sir John Hotham and his Son sentenced to be beheaded Dec. 23. Sir Alexander Carew beheaded Dec. 25. Colonel William Legg made Governor of Oxford Dec. 25. Sir Thomas Fairfax made General for the Parliament Dec. 25. The Earl of Essex cashiered Dec.
25. Roger l'Estrange condemned to die for an attempt upon Lyn Regis Jan. 1. Hothams the Father and Son beheaded Jan. 2. Roger l'Estrange reprieved Jan. 10. Land Archbishop of Canterbury beheaded Jan. 11. A skirmish at Cullom Bridge where Sir H. Gage was slain Jan. 14. Prince Maurice set out from Exeter towards Worcester Jan. 30. Uxbridge Treaty began Febr. 22. Uxbridge Treaty ended Febr. 22. Shrewsbury surprised by the Parliament Febr. 25. Colonel Rossiter defeated near Melton Mowbray Mar. 1. Pontefract relieved and the Parliaments army defeated by Sir Marmaduke Langdale Mar. 5. Prince Charles sets out from Oxford towards the West Mar. 10. The Parliament at Oxford adjourned till October the tenth next Mar. 10. Prince Charles came to Bristol Mar. 24. The House of Commons Voted that the Clause For the Preservation of 〈◊〉 Majesties Person should be left out in Sir Thomas Fairfax Commission 1645. Apr. 14. High-Archal siege raised Apr. 22. Colonel Massey defeated at Ledbury by Prince Rupert Apr. 24. Belchingt-house delivered up to the Parliament Apr. 25. Colonel Windebank sentenced for it May 3. Col. Windebank shot to death at Oxford May 7. The King marched from Oxford May 22. Oxford the first time besieged May 23. Godstow House quitted May 26. Eversham taken by the Parliament May 30. Leicester besieged by the King May 31. Stormed and taken June 1. Gaunt House yielded June 2. A Sally made out of Oxford after which General Fairfax raised his siege June 14. The fatal Battle of Naesby June 18. Leicester regained by the Parliament June 27. Highworth surrendred June 28. Carliste yielded to the Scots July 4. The Scotch Army at Tamworth July 10. The Kings Forces defeated at Langport July 21. Pontefract Castle delivered to the Parliament July 23. Bridgewater also July 25. Scarborough the like July 30. Bathe likewise Aug. 15. The Scotch Army sate down before Hereford Aug. 17. Sherbourn Castle taken by the Parliament Montross defeated the Scotch Army near Glascow in Scotland Aug. 22. General Fairfax sate before Bristol Aug. 27. The Lord Keeper Littleton died Aug. 27. The King came to Oxford Aug. 30. The King marched to Morton Henmarsh Sept. 2. The Scots raised their siege from before Hereford Sept. 6. The Parliaments Quarters beat up at Tamworth Captain Gardner was slain there Sept. 10. Bristol surrendred to General Fairfax Sept. 13. Montross defeated at Philliphaugh in Scotland Sept. 22. The Kings Army routed at Zouten Heath and slain there the L. Ber. Stuart Earl of Lichfield Oct. 14. Basing-house taken and in it the Noble Marquess of Winchester Oct. 15. The Lord Digby defeated at Sherbourne in Dorsetshire Nov. 3. The King returned to Oxford Nov. 5. Bolton Castle yielded to the Parliament Nov. 16. Beeston Castle the like Dec. 4. Latham-house also Dec. 17. Hereford surprised Jan. 19. Wormleighton-house burnt Jan. 19. Dartmouth stormed and taken by the Parliament Feb. 3. Belvoir Castle delivered to the Parliament Feb. 3. Westchester the like Feb. 16. Torrington stormed and taken by the Parliament Feb. 25. Launceston quitted by the King Feb. 28. Saltash likewise Feb. 29. Lizzard also Mar. 3. Mount Edgcomb yielded Mar. 3. Foy quitted by the King Mar. 11. Earl of Lichfield interred at Oxford Mar. 14. The Lord Hopton accepted of Conditions for disbanding his Army near Stow. Mar. 21. The Lord Ashley defeated near Stow. 1646. Mar. 25. Dennington surrendred to the Parliament Apr. 8. Ruthen Castle delivered Apr. 8. Corfe Castle taken Apr. 13. Exeter delivered Apr. 15. S. Michaels Mount yielded Apr. 25. Prince Ruperts Troops disbanded Apr. 25. Dunster Castle delivered Apr. 26. Woodstock surrendred Apr. 27. The King went disguised from Oxford May 2. Oxford besieged the second time by General Fairfax May 5. The King came to the Scotch Army at Southwell May 6. The Magazine for Provision in Oxford first opened May 8. Banbury surrendred May 13. The King carried to Newcastle May 18. A Treaty began at Oxford May 24. Radnor surrendred May 31. The Stream of Isis at Oxford turned into the old Channel June 6. Carnarvon surrendred June 9. Ludlow delivered June 10. Berstall the like June 17. A Cessation of Arms at Oxford June 22. The Treaty there ended June 24. Oxford and Farrington surrendred July 9. The Duke of Yorks Servants discharged July 16. Lichfields Close surrendred July 23. Worcester the like July 24. The Princess Henrietta conveyed from Oatlands by the Lady Dalkeith July 28. Wallingford Castle surrendred July 31. Gothridge the like July 31. Pendennis yielded July 31. Conway taken by storm Aug. 8. The true Great Seal of England broken and defaced Aug. 19. Ragland surrendred Sept. 13. The Earl of Essex died Sept. 16. Scilly Island and Castle surrendred Octo. 22. The Earl of Essex Funeral Octo. 26. Denbigh Castle surrendred Nov. 12. General Fairfax triumphantly marched to London Febr. 1. The Scotch Army marched into Scotland having sold their King for Money Febr. 12. Barwick quitted by the Scots Febr. 17. King Charles brought prisoner to Holmby 1647. June 4. The King taken from Holmby by Cornet Joyce and carried to Childersley June 8. Thence to Newark June 24. To Royston July 1. To Hatfield July 3. To Windsor July 5. To Caversham where the Prince Elector visited him July 11. To Mandenhead where His Royal Highness the Duke of York dined with him July 22. To Latimer July 30. Thence to Stoke July 30. The City declared against the Army Aug. 7. The Army marched into London where the Forts and Outworks were sleighted Aug. 14. The King at Oatlands Aug. 23. The King dined at Sion house Aug. 24. Thence to Hampton Court Nov. 11. The King fled into the Isle of Wight Jan. 30. Voted that no further Addresses be made to the King Febr. 10. Captain Burleigh murdered at Winton Febr. 14. Judge Jenkins brought to the Bar where he denied the power of the Court. 1648. Apr. 9. A great rising of the Apprentices of London in behalf of the King Apr. 20. His Royal Highness the Duke of York escaped from S. Jameses Apr. 30. Barwick surprised by Sir Marmaduke Langdale May 25. Carliste taken by Sir Philip Musgrave May 25. Chepstow surrendred to the Parliament and Sir Nicholas Kemish stain May 27. Part of the Navy revolted from the Parliament May 27. Tenby surrendred May 31. Maidstone fight June 2. Pontefract Castle surprised June 6. The Lord Goring at Stratford-Bow with his Forces June 30. Votes for no further Addresses to the King nulled July 7. Francis Lord Villiers slain at Kingstone Aug. 17. The Scotch Army under Duke Hamilton defeated Aug. 28. Colchésier surrendred and Sir Charles Lucas Sir George Lisle shot to death Sept. 18. The Treaty began in the Isle of Wight Octo. 29. Rainsborough slain Nov. 27. The Treaty in the Isle of Wight broken off Dec. 1. The King taken away from the Isle of Wight and carried to Harst Castle Dec. 5. The Kings Concessions Voted satisfactory Dec. 6. Members imprisoned and secluded by the Army Dec. 21. The King brought
submitted joyfully May 7. Charles the First statue set up again in Guildhal Yard May 8. His Majesty most joyfully Proclaimed in London and Westminster and afterwards all His Dominions over May 8. His Majesty Charles the Second left Breda May 16. Came to the Hague May 23. Charles the Second with the Dukes of York and Glocester imbarked for England May 25. Happily landed at Dover where the Lord General Monk and some part of the Army attended him with several Voluntier Troops of the Nobility and Gentry Thence to Canterbury May 28. To Rochester May 29. Made His magnificent entry through His City of London to His Pallace of Whitehal June 25. Sir John Robinson made Lieutenant of the Tower of London July 12. General George Monk for those signal and eminent Services performed by him for the King and Kingdom Created Duke of Albemarle c. and Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter July 13. Albemarle took his place in the House of Peers July 26. Col. Edward Montague Admiral at Sea for his good services Created Earl of Sandwich c. and Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter and took his place in the House of Peers July 28. The Marquess of Ormond the like as Earl of Brecknock Sep. 10. Peace with Spain Proclaimed Sep. 13. The Parliament Adjourned till November the sixth next where Passed an Act for disanding the Army Sep. 13. An Act of Indempnity Sep. 13. The Regicides excepted out of Pardon Sep. 13. The Prince de Ligne Ambassador from Spain came to London Sep. 13. Henry Duke of Glocester died Sep. 23. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to meet the Princess Royal of Orange Sep. 25. The Princess Royal came to London Octo. 9. The Regicides indicted at Hickshal Octo. 10. Their tryal began at the Old Baily Octo. 13. Thomas Harrison one of them hanged drawn and quartered at Charing Cross Octo. 15. John Carew executed in the like manner being another Octo. 16. John Cook and Hugh Peters two more executed in the same manner Octo. 17. Thomas Scot Gregory Clement Adrian Scroop and Jo. Jones executed in the same place and manner Octo. 19. Daniel Axtel the like at Tiburne and Francis Hacker only hanged Octo. 27. His Majesty went to meet His Mother the Queens Majesty Nov. 2. His Majesty returned with His Royal Mother Princess Henrietta and Prince Edward of the Rhine Nov. 6. The Lords and Commons met again Nov. 24. The Princess Royal of Orange died Nov. 29. The Parliament Dissolved and the same day the Princess of Orange was Interred in Henry the Seventh's Chappel Jan. 1. The Parliament met in Scotland Jan. 1. Charles the First Son of the Duke of York born and christned was Created Duke of Cambridge Jan. 2. The Queen Mother with the Princess Henrietta set for France Jan. 6. Venner and his party in Arms in the City of London dispersed Jan. 9. They appear again but killed and taken and Venner their Captain taken Jan. 25. The Solemn League and Covenant rescinded in Scotland by the Parliament Who declare the Power of the Militia in His Majesty Jan. 25. The Parliament in Scotland pass an Act for the Attainder of the Marquess of Argile Jan. 25. The Queen Mother and the Princess Henrietta imbarked for France Jan. 30. The Carcasses of Oliver Cromwel Henry Ireton and John Bradshaw hanged at Tibourne and buried under the Gallows Jan. 30. Their Heads set on Westminster-Hall Febr. 5. The Earl of Southampton sworn Lord High Treasurer of England Febr. 13. Argile brought to his tryal Febr. 14. The late Army wholly disbanded Mar. 6. The Parliament in Ireland Dissolved Mar. 9. The Writs for Summoning of a Parliament in England to convene on May 8. 1661. were sealed 1661. Apr. 13. His Majesty issued out Writs for the assembling a Convocation Apr. 19. Sixty eight Knights of the Bath Created to attend His Majesty at His Coronation according to custom Apr. 20. The Lord Chancellor Hide Created Earl of Clarendon Arthur Lord Capel made Earl of Essex with four Earls more and six new Barons Apr. 22. His Majesties magnificent proceeding from the Tower through London to Whitehal towards His Coronation Apr. 23. Charles the Second Crowned at Westwinster May 7. A General Muster of the Forces of the City of London in Hide Park consisting of Two Regiments of Horse and Twelve Regiments of Foot May 8. The Parliament began at Westminster wherein the House of Lords were restored to their antient Priviledges May 8. The Convocation likewise began May 8. The Parliament began in Ireland May 11. The Body of the Noble Marquess of Montross taken up and Interred in great state May 17. Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia arrived at London May 22. The Solemn League and Covenant burnt in London and Westminster and afterwards all England over by Order of the Parliament May 27. The Marquess of Argile beheaded at Edenburgh May 28. The Writing called The Act for the Tryal of 〈◊〉 late Majesty Charles the First burnt 〈◊〉 Order of Parliament in Westminster-Hall July 14. The Liturgy of the Church of England first read in the French Tongue at the French Church in the Savoy July 30. The Parliament Adjourned till November the twentieth next Passed July 30. An Act declaring the Militia His Majesties July 30. An Act for the safety of His Majesties Person c. Sept. 30. Hapned that remarkable encounter between the French Ambassador and the Spanish for precedency at the publick entry of Count Brohe Ambassador Extraordinary from Sweden to England on Tower-Hill Octo. 8. His Majesty by Proclamation established the Council of the Marches of Wales Earl of Carbery first President Nov. 4. James Duke of Ormond made Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Nov. 20. The Parliament sate again wherein the Lords Spiritual were restored to their antient Priviledges Dec. 13. The Society of Lincolns Inn to renew the antient Custom of that House in the choice of a Lord Lieutenant and Prince of the Grang. Elected Jo. Lort Esquire to that dignity Dec. 18. Charles Coot Earl of Montrath in Ireland died Dec. 20. The Parliament Adjourned till January the seventh next Dec. 20. An Act for purging of Corporations c. Jan. 7. The Parliament met again Jan. 7. Frederick Lord Cornwallis died Jan. 16. The Council of the Marches first sitting Jan. 30. The Earl of Peterborough took possession of Tangier Feb. 13. Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia died 1662. Apr. 13. Queen Catherine imbarked for England Apr. 19. Miles Corbet John Okey and John Barkstead three Regieides hanged drawn and quartered at Tibourne Apr. 23. Articles of Peace concluded with Algiers by Sir John Lawson May 3. Major Fienes and his party cut off at Tangier by the Moors May 14. Queen Catherine landed at Portsmouth May 19. His Majesty Prorogued the Parliament till Febr. 18 next May 21. Kings Charles the Second and Donna Carberine Infant of Portugal were married by Gilbert Lord Bishop of London at Portsmouth May 29. The King and Queen came to
Hampton-Court June 6. Sir Henry Vane Indicted and found guilty of Treason June 9. Master John Lambert the like June 11. Both received their Sentence Mr. Lambert reprieved June 14. Sir Henry Vane beheaded June 28. The English Forces arrived at Lisbon July 28. The Queen-Mother landed at Greenwich Aug. 13. Queen Catherine came first to Whitehal Octo. 2. Cuba attacked by His Majesties Forces of Jamaica The Spaniards routed and some Towns destroyed Octo. 2. Sir Henry Bennet sworn one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State Octo. 5. Peace concluded with Tunis by Sir John Lawson Octo. 18. And with Tripoly Nov. 16. His Majesty set forth His Proclamation for setling a Free-Port at Tangier Dec. 29. Three Ambassadors from the Emperor of Russia were conducted to their Audience with great state carrying many presents in view from York-house Jan. 14. One hundred fifty and two Slaves redeemed from Algiers and thereabouts by the Charity of the Right Reverend the Archbishops Bishops and Clergy Jan. 24. Archibal Johnson Land Warreston brought over into England Jan. 31. Committed to the Tower Feb. 18. The Parliament met according to Prorogation at Westminster 1663. Apr. 22. The King and Queen arrived at Windsor Apr. 28. The Earl of Tiveot set sail for to be Governor of Tangier June 1. A great Conspiracy discovered in Ireland wherein Colonel Thomas Scot Colonel Edward Warren Major H. Jones Jephson Lackey and others concerned June 2. The Earl of Rhothes made High Commissioner of Scotland June 4. William Juxson Archbishop of Canterbury departed this life June 25. Doctor Bramhal Lord Primate of Ireland died July 4. The Earl of Peterborough arrived at Whitehal from his Government of Tangier July 12. Her Royal Highness brought to Bed of a Second Son July 22. Christned James July 24. Laird Warreston executed at Edenburgh according to Sentence in Parliament on a Gibbet two and twenty foot high July 27. The Parliament Prorogued till March 16. next Aug. 26. His Majesty and His Royal Consort began their Progress to the Bath the first night to Maidenhead Aug. 27. Thence to Reading and thence to Norberry Aug. 28. Thence to Marlborough Aug. 29. Thence to the Bath Oct. 2. His Majesty and the Queen returned to Whitehal Oct. 2. His Majesties Judges by a special Commission of Oyer and Terminer for the Tryal of several persons concerned in a Conspiracy in the North. Jan. 5. They arrived at York Jan. 8. 9. Twenty one of which convicted of High Treason Jan. 12. Sentenced Jan. 22. One James Turner a notorious Splitter of Causes was executed in Leadenhal street for Burglary Feb. 24. John Twine was Executed in Smithfield for Printing a treasonable Libel against His Majesty according to Sentence against him in the Old Baily Sessions-house Mar. 16. The Parliament met according to the Prorogation at Westminster 1664. Mar. 26 27. A notorious tumult in Cheapside London Apr. 5. The House of Lords Adjourned till the Eighteenth of April instant Apr. 6. The House of Commons the like Apr. 6. The Parliament resolved to assist His Majesty with their Lives and Fortunes against all opposers May 3. The Earl of Tiveot and his party cut off by the Moors near the Jews River at Tangier May 17. The Parliament Prorogued till the twentieth of August next 31. Sir George Downing arrived at London from Holland June 7. Sir Thomas Moddiford arrived at Jamaica Governor June 25. Heer Van Goch Ambassador from Holland had Audience July 15. A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament from Aug 20. till Novemb. 24. next Aug. 20. The Parliament met and Prorogued as by Proclamation Sept. 4. Henry Coventry Esquire sent Envoy Extraordinary to Sweden Sept. 27. A Market Proclaimed to be kept at S. James his Fields for all sorts of Provisions every Munday Wednesday and Saturday and every Munday and Wednesday for all sorts of Cattle in the Hay market in the Parish of S. Martins in the Fields Octo. 4. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went down to give their last orders to the Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert then designed for Guiny Octo. 11. Sir John Lawson arrived at Portsmouth from the Streights Octo. 15. Prince Rupert with his Squadron came to the Spithead Octo. 27. The Common Council of London Voted One hundred thousand pounds to be lent His Majesty Octo. 30. Peace concluded with Algiers by Sir Thomas Allen Admiral in the Mediterranean Nov. 9. His Royal Highness the Duke of York Lord High Admiral set forth towards his charge at Portsmouth Nov. 23. Sir William Pen with part of His Majesties Heet set sail from Dover Nov. 24. The Parliament mee according to their Prorogation Nov. 25. The Honorable Honse of Commons Voted His Majesty a Supply of 2500000 l. sterling Nov. 25. The Fleet from the Downs arrived at Spitbead Nov. 31. His Royal Highness having been cruising since the twenty seventh arrived at Saint Hellens Road. Dec. 4. His Royal Highness returned to Whitehal Dec. 16. An Order of Council giving Letters of Reprisals against the Dutch Dec. 20. The Parliament Adjourned to Jan. 1â— next Dec. 24. A Blazing-Star seen in England Dec. 26. Admirall Allen took four prizes from the Dutch in the Streights Dec. 30. His Majesties Fleet off of Portsmouth took One hundred and twelve prizes small and great from the Dutch most of which adjudged lawful prize Jan. 12. The Parliament met again according to their Adjourning Febr. 22. His Majesty set forth His Declaration touching His proceedings for reparation from the Dutch Febr. 25. An impudent Dutch Impostor under the disguise of a Sweed come from Guiny who reported the utter destruction of the English there by De Rurter was this day whipt through the streets of London Mar. 2. The Parliament Prorogued till June twenty one next following Mar. 4. War Proclaimed against the Dutch Mar. 7. This day the London fregat was blown up Mar. 20. Admiral Allen arrived from the Streights Mar. 23. His Royal Highness went towards the Fleet. Mar. 30. The Lord Major and Court of Aldermen move His Majesties leave to build another Fregat to supply the loss of the London which was graciously accepted and to honor it with the epithet of Loyal Mar. 31. Major Holmes having fully cleared himself is released of his imprisonment 1665. Apr. 5. Was observed a general Fast for a blessing upon His Majesties Forces imployed against the Dutch Apr. 6. Monsieur Vernevel and Monsieur Courtine Ambassadors Extraordinary from France arrived at London Apr. 8. Lord Bellasis Governor of Tangier arrived there Apr. 15. Young Evertson taken after a sharp dispute and three Fregats by the Diamond and Meremaid Apr. 20. De Ruyter attempted Barbados with his Fleet but beaten off Apr. 21. His Royal Highness set sail with the whole Fleet. Apr. 28. Came before the Texel May 4. Eight Dutch prizes taken by His Majesties Fregats May 8. The French Ambassadors with Monsieur Comings make their Entry May 9. Had Audience May 9. A great Plague began in London
Majesties Proclamation of the twenty sixth of June last and Adjourned to the twenty ninth instant July 28. The whole Squadron of the Dutch came to an Anchor in the Gunfleet July 29. The Parliament met according to their Adjournment of the twenty fifth and were Prorogued till the tenth of October next being the former prefixed Prorogation July 31. His Highness Prince Rupert returned to Whitehal from expediting the Fortifications at Sheerness Aug. 3. This day was buried in Westminster Abbey Master Abraham Cowley who died the twenty eighth past the great ornament of our Nation as well by the candor of his life as the excellency of his writings Aug. 14. The Ratification of the Peace with Holland c. was mutually interchanged by the several Plenipotentiaries at Breda And solemnly Proclaimed Aug. 15. Admiral de Ruyter attempts the destroying of the Virginia Fleet put into the Harbor at Foy but successless Aug. 24. Six of His Majesties Fregats cruising Northwards encountred a Squadron of Dutch Ships Whereof they took three Men of War and one Merchantman Aug. 24. Peace with the States General France and Denmark was this day Proclaimed at London and Westminster Aug. 31. His Majesty having taken the Great Seal of England from the Earl of Clarendon the late Lord Chancellor was pleased this day to give it to the Right Honorable Sir Orlando Bridgeman with the title of Lord Keeper Sept. 4. The Right Honorable Sir Orlando Bridgeman Lord Keeper having the usual Oaths administred to him took his place at the Council Board Sept. 13. Arrived at Whitehal their Excellencies the Lord Hollis and Henry Coventrey Esquire from their Ambassie at Breda Sept. 14. This morning her Royal Highness was happily brought to Bed of a Son at Saint James's Sept. 24. Arrived at the Spithead from the Streights Sir Robert Holmes with a Squadron of His Majesties Ships under his command Sept. 25. His Majesty having taken from the Canary Company their Charter of Incorporation issued out His Proclamation declaring His pleasure That all His Subjects might have a free Trade into those Islands as formerly Sept. 30. Arrived at S. Hellens Road Sir Jeremy Smith with a Squadron of His Majesties Ships with two rich East-India Dutch Ships outward bound taken on the Coast of Ireland Octo. 8. The Court of Judicature for determining of differences touching Houses burnt and demolished by reason of the late great Fire in London sate the first time at Cliffords Inn. Octo. 9. Commissioner Pett was this day brought to his examination before His Majesties Council about the late miscarriage at Chatham Octo. 10. The Parliament met at Westminster according to the Prorogation and Adjourned to the fourteenth instant Octo. 23. This day His Majesty was pleased to lay the first Stone of the Foundation of the first Pillar of the Royal Exchange with the usual Ceremonies and afterwards to confer the honor of Knighthood upon the Sheriffs of London Dons Gauden Esquire and Thomas Davis Esquire Octo. 31. His Royal Highness was pleased to lay the first Stone of the Foundation of a second Pillar of the Royal Exchange likewise Nov. 12. Their Excellencies the Heer Borrel and Heer Merman Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General to His Majesty made their solemn Entry through London Nov. 12. Sir George Ascough being returned from his severe restraint in Holland was this day admitted to the honor of kissing His Majesties hand Nov. 13. Several Captains of Fireships and other Seamen were condemned in a Council of War to suffer punishments for their cowardise usually in such cases during the late attempts of the Dutch in the River of Thames Nov. 15. This day the Ambassadors Extraordinary from Holland had their publick Audience from His Majesty Dec. 4. The notice of the retiring of the Earl of Clarendon this day being made publick His Majesty was pleased to declare That he the said Earl of Clarendon be divested of his place of Privy Councillor Dec. 6. Launched at Harwich a third Rate Fregate named the Resolution Dec. 19. The Parliament Adjourned to the sixth of February next Jan. 13. In pursuance of a late Act of the Parliament of England for setling Trade between the Kingdoms of England and Scotland the Commissioners of the Kingdoms met this day in the Star-Chamber accordingly Jan. 22. His Excellency the Earl of Sandwich His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary in the Court of Spain arrived in the same quality at Lisbonne to that Crown to mediate a Peace between Portugal and Spain Jan. 22. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth arrived at Paris from England Jan. 31. His Majesty was pleased to declare in Council for the better regulating of the affairs of His Kingdom That certain standing Committees of His Honorable Privy Council for business should be established 1. For Foreign Affairs 2. Por the Admiralty and Navy 3. For Trade and His Plantations beyond Sea 4. For Grievances Febr. 6. The Parliament met according to their Adjournment and Readjourned till the tenth instant Febr. 10. The Parliament met again according to their last Adjournment Febr. 11. The Count de Donah Ambassador Extraordinary from Sweden made his publick Entry Febr. 12. This day was proclaimed in London and Westminster the late Peace with Spain concluded at Madrid May the thirteenth last Febr. 13. Peace concluded between Spain and Portugal by the Mediation of his Excellency the Earl of Sandwich Ambassador Extraordinary from His Majesty of England Mar. 3. Was happily launched at Deptford in presence of His Majesty a large Ship designed to carry One hundred and six Guns named Charles the Second Mar. 10. This day in consideration of the humble Address of the Commons in Parliament His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for putting the Laws in Execution against Recusants and the unlawful Assemblies of Nonconformists 1668. Mar. 25. Several Apprentices of the City of London and other idle persons joyning abusing the Liberty given them these Holidays tumultuously got together under the notion of pulling down Houses of ill same about the Suburbs of which several were seised on and put in custody Apr. 4. Eight of those persons that were taken in that Riot in the last Easter Holidays were this day Indicted of High Treason and Rebellion at Justice-Hall in the Old Bailey and found guilty none of which proved to be Apprentices Apr. 7. Arrived in the Downs Sir John Harman with the Squadron of His Majesties Ships under his Command from the West-Indies Apr. 18. A sudden Fire broke out in the Bridge Town at the Barbados which in short time consumed the most part of that Town Apr. 24. His Grace the Duke of Ormand Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Imbarked at Dublin for England Apr. 25. And this day the Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory was sworn Lord Deputy of Ireland during his absence May 6. The Duke of Ormond arrived at Whitehal May 9. This day His Majesty being present in the House of Lords was pleased to give His Royal assent to several Bills after which
Judges and Officers of Chancery and the Body of the Law went from his House in the Strand to Westminster-Halt Jan. 25. The Right Honorable the Earl of Southampton Elected into the noble Order of the Garter Febr. 4. The Parliament met at Westminster according to the Prorogation and chose Sir Joh Charlton Chief Justice of Chester for their Speaker in the room of Sir Edward Turner Febr. 15. Sir Joh Charlton by reason of an indisposition of health desired his dismission from being Speaker and this day was chosen in his place the Honorable Edward Seymour Esquire Mar. 7. The Right Honorable James Earl of Northampton sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Mar. 17. This day was launched at Portsmouth a large first Rate Ship named the Royal Charles 1673. Mar. 29. His Majestly being present in the House of Peers gave His Royal assent to several Bills among others an Act for a Supply to His Majesty of 1238000 l. sterl An Act for a Free Pardon An Act for preventing the growth of Popery Which done both Houses adjourned till October twenty next coming Apr. 3. This day was published a List of Two hundred seventy four persons redeemed from Algiers Sally c. by the Moneys raised in England and Wales by vertue of His Majesties Letters Patent to that purpose dated Sept. 10. 1670. Apr. 9. The Honorable Edward Seymour Esquire Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons was sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council May. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth was made by the most Christian King one of the Lieutenant Generals of his Army during this Summer Campagn May 2. His Majesty having seen His Fleet commanded by his Highness Prince Rupert under Sail returned this day to Whitchal May 2. The whole Dutch Fleet upwards of Seventy Sail of Capital Ships passed by Alborough-Bay May 6. The Island of S. Helena in the East-Indies was this day regained by Captain Munday with some other of His Majesties Ships from the Dutch and three rich East-India Dutch prizes taken in the Harbor May 9. His Majesties Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert passed by Dover in order to their conjunction with the French Squadron May 9. The French Squadron under the Command of the Count De Estres Sailed from Portsmouth for the Downs May 16. His Majesty and his Royal Highness c. went for Rye near which place both Fleets intended to joyn May 16. This day both the Fleets came to a conjunction May 17. His Majesty was pleased to make the Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory Rear Admiral of the Blew Squadron for this Summers service May 19. His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehal May 22. The whole Fleet under the Command of his Highness Prince Rupert weighed Anchor from the Northforeland and stood for the Coast of Holland May 25. This day in sight of the Dutch Fleet about five Leagues off of the Wiclings May 28. The English Fleet engage with the Dutch and after a sharp dispute forced the Dutch to retreat and shelter among their Shallows June 4. This day hapned a second Ingagement with the Dutch upon their Coast June 11. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to see His Fleet. June 13. Returned to Whitehal June 19. The Lord Clifford having resigned his Staff as Lord High Treasurer His Majesty was pleased to deliver it to the Right Honorable Sir Thomas Osborne Viscount Dumblayne in the Kingdom of Scotland July 12. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth arrived at Whitehal from the French Camp in Flanders July 15. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to hasten the going out of the Fleet. July 16. His Majesties whole Fleet under Prince Rupert set Sail from the Buoy in the Nore being accompanied by His Majesty as low as the Middle Ground July 18. His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehal July 19. The Honorable Sir Robert Howard preferred to the Office of Auditor of His Majesties Exchequer in the room of Sir Robert Long deceased Aug. 11. A third Victory obtained against the Dutch Fleet after a stout contest by His Majesties Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert wherein that Gallant Seaman Sir Edward Spragge was unhappily lost near Schonevelt Aug. 23. The whole English Fleet come to an Anchor near Harwich Sept. 10. This day His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went down to Woolwich to see the working of two Water-Engines invented by Sir Samuel Moreland Sept. 10. His Majesty commanded the Earl of Ossory to take the command of His Majesties Fleet now at the Buoy in the Nore in the absence of Prince Rupert Sept. 13. Captain Richard Munday came into the River of Thames with five East-India English Ships under his Convoy and three Dutch East-India prizes taken at the regaining of S. Helena Sept. 19. This day was Interred Charles Duke of Richmond who died at Elsynour at Westminster in Henry the Seventh's Chappel Octo. 20. Both Houses of Parliament met at Wesiminster according to their Adjournment and were Prorogued by Commission till the twenty seventh instant Octo. 27. Met again this day Nov. 4. And farther Prorogued till January seven next Nov. 9. His Majesty was pleased to take the Great Seal of England from the Earl of Shaftsbury Lord Chancellor and deliver it to the Right honorable Sir Heneage Finch His Majesties Attorney General with the title of Lord Keeper Nov. 14. His Majesty gave His Command to the two Lord Chief Justices and Lord Chief Baron to consider of the most effectual means for preventing the growth of Popery within His Dominions And was pleased to order That no Roman Catholick or reputed so should come into His Royal Presence His Pallace or where His Court shall be after the eighteenth of this instant November Nov. 21. This Evening arrived at Dover her Royal Highness with her Highness the Dutchess of Modena her Mother being at the same time met by his Royal Highness the Duke of York in order to the consummation of their Marriage Nov. 26. His Majesty went in His Barge down the River of Thames to meet their Royal Highnesses who together arrived at Whitehal the same day Dec. 8. His Majesty was pleased to confer the honor of Knighthood on Captain Richard Munday for his good service in regaining S. Helena Dec. 12. Likewise on Captain Robert Robinson Captain of the Monmouth Fregat Jan. 7. The Parliament met again at Westminster according to their Prorogation where His Majesty was pleased to be in the House of Lords and make a gracious Speech to them Febr. 9. The Treaty of Peace concluded between His Majesty and the States-General of the United Provinces was this day signed by His Majesties Commissioners and by the Marquess Del Fresno Ambassador Extraordinary from the Crown of Spain to His Majesty on the part of the said States commissioned by them thereto Febr. 24. The Parliament was this day Prologued